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Alyssum maritima procumbens Snow Crystals
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Alyssum maritima procumbens Snow Crystals
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 6 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Edging
Description
Distinctly larger flowers than 'Snowcloth' and 'Carpet of Snow' which while still small, in their overall combined effect make for a whiter, cleaner appearance. Very neat, compact and uniform in growth.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | March to April, outdoors in spring when the soil becomes workable. |
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| Sowing depth: | 1/16 Inch (1.5mm) |
Sow at 65-70F (18-20C).
Growing Instructions
Thin out to 6in (15cm) apart when the seedlings are large enough to handle.
Aftercare Instructions
Plant in full sun. Prefers a well drained soil.