675 Royal Carpet Alyssum Seeds
Create a low carpet of deep purple, lightly fragrant flowers with Royal Carpet sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima). This compact annual is useful for borders, path edges, rock gardens, containers, and gaps between taller plants.
Why Choose Royal Carpet Alyssum?
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Deep purple flowers: Dense clusters create a rich carpet of color.
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Low-growing habit: Plants typically stay about 4–6 inches tall.
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Light fragrance: Small blooms add a sweet scent near paths and containers.
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Pollinator friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
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Generous seed count: Each pack contains approximately 675 seeds.
What’s in the Pack?
You receive approximately 675 Royal Carpet Alyssum seeds.
Planting Instructions
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Best Time to Plant: Sow in early spring after severe frost, or in fall where winters are mild.
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Planting Depth: Surface sow and press gently into the soil; cover only very lightly because light supports germination.
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Germination: Usually 7–14 days under suitable moisture and temperature.
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Light: Full sun to partial shade.
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Soil: Average, well-draining soil.
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Spacing: Thin plants to about 6–8 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep evenly moist during germination, then water when the top layer of soil begins to dry.
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Bloom Season: Best in cool weather; trim lightly after a flush of flowers to encourage renewed growth.
FAQs
Is Royal Carpet Alyssum purple or blue?
Royal Carpet is generally described as deep violet-purple. Color can appear more blue or purple depending on light and growing conditions.
Does Sweet Alyssum come back every year?
It is usually grown as an annual, although it may self-sow or persist in mild climates.
Can it grow in containers?
Yes. Its compact, trailing habit works well in pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
Does Alyssum tolerate summer heat?
It performs best in cool to mild weather and may slow down during intense heat before reblooming when temperatures moderate.
