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Alyssum maritima procumbens Aphrodite Improved Mixed 1 packet The much improved Aphrodite selection of this highly versatile plant features uniform, compact plants which carry a profusion of striking blooms over an exceptionally long period in summer. Especially useful in containers. Height: 8-10cm (3-4in) - more info from T&M

Alyssum maritima procumbens Avalanche 1 packet For a sweetly scented carpet of snow white flowers, we don't think you'll do better than choose Avalanche. A brand new selection which is vigorous and uniform, starting to flower extra early and continuing throughout the season. Easy to grow and a must for beds, borders and the rockery. Flower summer. Height 6cm (2.5in). - more info from T&M

Alyssum maritima procumbens Carpet Of Snow 1 packet A magnificent low-growing, wide-spreading annual with a continuous display of massed white-flowers all summer through. It is very early flowering and very easy to grow and suitable for exposed cool sites, rockeries, paving and walls. Edging paths and garden borders for contrasting colour effect. Flowers summer. Height: 3-4in. - more info from T&M

Alyssum maritima procumbens Snow Crystals 1 packet Distinctly larger flowers than "Snowcloth" and "Carpet of Snow" which while still small, in their overall combined effect make for a whiter, cleaner appearance. Very neat, compact and uniform in growth. Height: 8-10cm (3-4in) - more info from T&M

Alyssum maritima procumbens Sweet White 1 packet Absolutely glorious honey fragrance. Sprinkle seed direct into tubs, window boxes, patio areas and borders. Height: 10-20cm (4-8in) - more info from T&M

Alyssum maritima procumbens Trailing Rosy-Red 1 packet Compactness is out of favour with this variety. The habit is much more trailing than other alyssum making it an excellent variety tor hanging baskets, window boxes, cascading out of pots and containers and of course bedding, borders and rockeries where it spreads happily to form an excellent, lightly scented cerise carpet. Flowers summer. Height: 10-15cm (3-4in). - more info from T&M

Alyssum saxatile Golden Queen 1 packet An attractive ground-hugger with grey foliage and masses of light yellow clusters of flowers in the spring. Vigorous and showy; prune it hard back after flowering. - more info from T&M

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