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RHS Alyssum Snowdrift Seeds 1500 Seeds, Fragrant Hardy Annual White Flower Seeds for Borders and Containers

RHS Alyssum Snowdrift Seeds produce compact white flowering plants with a light fragrance, ideal for borders, edging and containers.

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RHS Alyssum Snowdrift Seeds by Mr Fothergill’s produce compact plants covered in masses of small white flowers with a light honey fragrance. This hardy annual variety is ideal for creating low growing displays in borders, edging and containers.

Alyssum Snowdrift grows to approximately 15cm in height with a spread of around 25cm. It forms neat cushions of foliage that quickly fill gaps and soften the edges of paths and beds. From June to October the plants become covered in clusters of white blooms that provide steady colour throughout the summer.

This variety performs best in full sun and well drained soil. It is easy to grow from seed and suitable for both new and experienced gardeners. Plants establish quickly and require minimal care once growing strongly. Light trimming after the first flush of flowers can encourage further blooms later in the season.

Alyssum Snowdrift is especially useful for colour coordinated planting schemes. The clean white flowers brighten mixed borders and combine well with pastel or bold planting combinations. It is also a strong choice for patio containers and hanging baskets where fragrance can be enjoyed up close.

The nectar rich flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects. This makes it a practical option for gardeners who want to support pollinators while maintaining a tidy and decorative display.

This variety has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance. It is part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergill’s in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society. Gardeners can expect consistent results across typical UK growing conditions.

Whether used to edge a border, fill a container or create a soft white carpet of flowers, RHS Alyssum Snowdrift delivers dependable summer colour and fragrance with very little effort.

Approximate contents 1500 seeds

  • Approximate 1500 seeds
  • Hardy annual
  • Compact low growing habit
  • Height approximately 15cm
  • Spread approximately 25cm
  • Flowers from June to October
  • Fragrant white blooms
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit variety
  • Excellent for pollinators

Key Use Cases

  • Creating low growing white carpets in borders
  • Softening the edges of paths and patios
  • Filling containers and hanging baskets with trailing colour
  • Supporting bees and beneficial insects
  • Brightening sunny bedding displays with long lasting blooms

General Sowing Guidance

  • Sow outdoors from March to May in a prepared seed bed in flowering position
  • Sow thinly in rows 15cm apart
  • Cover with 0.5cm of fine soil and firm gently
  • Keep moist until seedlings establish
  • Seedlings appear in 14 to 28 days
  • Thin seedlings to 15cm apart once large enough to handle
  • Alternatively sow indoors from February to April in trays of seed compost
  • Cover lightly with 0.5cm of compost and keep at 10 to 15°C
  • Remove cover when seedlings appear
  • Harden off gradually from late May before transplanting 15cm apart in final position
  • Trim plants lightly as flowers fade to encourage a second flush of blooms

At AllotMate Essentials, we love how Alyssum Snowdrift delivers reliable summer colour without needing constant attention. It fills gaps neatly, supports pollinators and brings light fragrance to borders and patios.

For gardeners who want dependable low growing flowers that perform across the season, this variety is an easy choice.

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About Mr Fothergill's

Mr Fothergill's is a much loved British seed brand with a simple belief at its heart, gardening has the power to enrich everyday life and deepen our connection with nature. What began in 1978 in the converted stable block of Lillie Langtry’s former Newmarket home has grown into one of the most trusted names in seeds and plants, with a reputation built on quality, innovation and genuine care for gardeners.

From its home in Kentford, Newmarket, the company has evolved from a small family business into a modern seed specialist, with purpose built offices, a seed testing laboratory, packing and storage facilities, and extensive trial grounds and growing sites. Every season, seeds and plants are carefully selected, tested and packed so that gardeners in the UK and in more than 30 countries can sow with confidence.

For over 40 years, Mr Fothergill’s has supplied garden centres, shops and home gardeners with an extensive range of vegetable and flower seeds, young plants and useful gardening essentials. Whether you are working with a balcony, courtyard, back garden or full allotment, and whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned grower, the brand’s aim is the same, to inspire you, to offer reliable products at great value, and to give you the confidence to grow a beautiful space and delicious homegrown food.

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