Cultivation Advice
 
Alyssum Royal Carpet. A popular and stunning, dark violet and fragrant variety, which will bloom profusely all season.  With a very dwarf creeping habit, it is ideal for edging, rockeries and window boxes.  A hardy annual, it will grow well in any normal soil but prefers a sunny position.  Very easy to cultivate and requires very little maintenance once established.
Cultivation Advice Alyssum Royal Carpet
Days To Germination: 8-15
Planting Depth:  1/8 inch
Spacing, Seed:  1 inch
Spacing, Plant:  6-8 inches
Plant Height: 4-6 inches
Light:  Full Sun
For the earliest display sow seeds undercover with warmth 3-6 weeks before last frost and transplant to trays when large enough to handle.
Plant out when all danger of frost is passed.
Young seedling plants should be spaced 6 to 8 inches apart.
Lightly shear back dead flowers after bloom to prolong flowering season and to prevent legginess.
Although an annual, Alyssum will often reseed itself in sheltered areas.
Grows best in full sun but also grows well in light shade.