{"product_id":"alyssum-carpet-of-snow","title":"Alyssum Carpet Of Snow","description":"Unwins Alyssum Carpet of Snow Seeds produce masses of white flowers all summer long for good ground cover. This 'Sweet Alyssum' is ideal for flower beds and rockeries and also makes a beautiful edging for paths, flowering from June to September in most soils or positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis half-hardy annual is great for pollinators, attracting beneficial insects into your garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved by pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e: February to April\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowering\u003c\/b\u003e: June to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmost fill a seed tray with moist seed compost. Sow seeds thinly over the surface and lightly cover with a little more compost. Place in warmth at 10–15 °C and keep moist at all times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing On\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep seedlings in a light position, but shade from direct sunlight. When large enough to handle, transplant 5 cm apart into trays of potting compost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardening Off \/ Planting Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2–3 weeks before planting out from late April onwards. Allow 15 cm between plants. Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded position in well-drained soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare \/ Advice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRemove faded flowers to encourage further blooming. Sweet Alyssum produces masses of white flowers all summer long, forming excellent ground cover and edging for paths, beds, and rockeries. It is also highly attractive to pollinators and beneficial insects, making it a useful companion near fruit and vegetable crops.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989202030977,"sku":"WEST-30210007","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/0gzaofz2mfa.jpg?v=1763474313","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/alyssum-carpet-of-snow","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}