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Lobularia Snow Princess

Lobularia maritima Snow Princess
Sweet Alyssum, Sea Alyssum, Snow-white carpet, Sweet Allison, Snow in Summer, Snowdrift

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Wonderful flat, what a thunderous end to the season!

Roger, 03/02/2021

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Fragrant Alyssum with small white flowers
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

The Alyssum 'Snow Princess', also known as Lobularia, is a vigorous annual plant with a creeping habit. From the beginning of the season, a carpet of small white flowers measuring 2 to 8 cm (0.8 - 3.1 in) in diameter, fragrant and gathered in clusters.

You can use it in hanging baskets.

 

Note: Please be aware that our young plants in plug trays are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them in sheltered areas (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame...) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before being placed outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.

 

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time July to October
Flower size 8 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Lobularia

Species

maritima

Cultivar

Snow Princess

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Sweet Alyssum, Sea Alyssum, Snow-white carpet, Sweet Allison, Snow in Summer, Snowdrift

Planting and care

Plant the Alyssum in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Cut back the withered stems, after the first flowering, to encourage the emergence of new flowers.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained soil

Care

Disease resistance Good
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