"Alyssum Snow White" is a specific variety of sweet alyssum, Lobularia maritima, known for its pure white flowers and compact growth habit.
This variety typically forms low mounds of foliage adorned with clusters of small, fragrant white flowers. The blooms create a stunning contrast against the plant's bright green foliage, resembling a blanket of snow when in full bloom.
Alyssum Snow White is well-suited for use as a ground cover, edging plant, or filler in containers and hanging baskets. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight but can tolerate partial shade. Like other varieties of alyssum, Snow White is relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, making it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to add elegance and fragrance to their landscape.
How to sow the seeds..
40% soil
40% dry cow dung
20% vermicompost
(50% soil and 50% cow dung if vermicompost is not available)
Add these and mix well and remove all the stones and lumps from it.. After filling three quarters of the pan with soil, pour water and keep it wet for 10 minutes..
Leave the seeds in the sun for 10 minutes and then put them on top of the water soaked soil..then spread a small layer of compost and soil mix on top of it (a very small layer).
No water is required for the first three days. After that spray water twice a day. Keep these pots in a place that does not get direct sunlight.. After the seeds germinate and get 4-5 leaves, healthy seedlings can be transplanted to other pots.
The seeds take 14 - 21 days to germinate
Manure and compost are recommended as fertilizers.
