Alyssum Purple Royal Carpet

Also known as sweet alyssum or sweet alison this very compact variety forms a dense carpet of medium green foliage that is completely covered with sweetly scented dark purple clusters of small flowers.

Alyssum purple royal carpet.

Growing to a mature height of only 2 to 4 inches tall alyssum royal carpet makes a perfect groundcover plant and is widely used in pots containers and raised beds. 2 products alyssum royal carpet short description. This flower works well for either borders or pot fillers and will thrive in most yards. Alyssum performs best in areas with relatively cool summers but can grow anywhere.

9 10 weeks to flowering. Plant alyssum between stepping stones or in paving cracks or grow it in containers. Vibrant shades of purple pastel pink and crisp white make this a great edging flower. Sweet alyssum royal carpet is an early season perennial blooming in a thick carpet of delicate purple blooms.

The low growing foliage covers the ground with tiny cross shaped four petal flowers for much of the growing season. An excellent choice for ground cover or border plantings this dainty bloom has a gentle fragrance and a long blooming season in most regions. 4 95 6 95. Alyssum carpet of snow short description.

Royal carpet is a purple flowered sweet alyssum variety growing to about 15cm tall. A very versatile flower royal carpet can be planted just about any time throughout the season both indoors and out. Alyssum purple royal carpet lobularia maritima is a popular garden annual that can be easily grown from alyssum seeds. Sweet alyssum is a delicate carpet of tiny flowers with a subtle sweet scent.

Dwarf sweet alyssum royal carpet is an heirloom variety that was an aas winner in 1953. A favourite nectar source for adult hoverflies and caterpillar parasitic trichogramma wasps. Royal carpet has purple flowers and is very dwarf growing to only 2 4 inches tall. The royal carpet variant of sweet alyssum has a short stature of 3 to 6 inches at maturity and has lavender colored flowers.

The royal carpet variety of alyssum is the taller and more colorful strain of its close cousin alyssum carpet of snow. It blooms quickly from seed is easy to grow and makes a great addition as an edging plant in the border. Sweet alyssum is a flower that is native to southern europe and is also commonly referred to as sweet alice. Alyssum makes a great temporary ground cover and grows nicely with dianthus violets and thyme.

Grow alyssum royal carpet from fresh lobularia maritima flower seeds. A sea of fragrant blooms for edging. Approximately 650 seeds per packet. Alyssum also makes a great addition to a butterfly or seaside garden.

Royal carpet will produce clusters of beautiful purple flowers all summer long. Its gray green leaves are slightly hairy narrow and lance shaped.