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  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags
  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags
  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags
  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags

sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags

No.A071
High germination sweet alyssum seeds produce masses of tiny fragrant blooms. Drought tolerant trailing plants for baskets, edging and ground cover, easy care for gardening beginners.
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  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags
  • sweet alyssum seeds 60 seeds/bags

Description




Our high-quality sweet alyssum seeds deliver stable high germination rate and vigorous creeping growth. Scientifically named Lobularia maritima, sweet alyssum is a low-growing annual flower well-known for clusters of tiny dense blossoms and delicate honey fragrance. It spreads quickly to form a thick flowering carpet, filling the garden with pleasant aroma from spring until early fall.
This flower features great adaptability: it withstands light frost, tolerates mild drought, and grows well in full sun or slight partial shade. Widely applied as weed-suppressing ground cover, flower bed border edging, trailing filler for hanging baskets, rock garden decoration and mixed container combinations. The tiny flowers attract bees and butterflies, serving as an ideal companion plant for vegetable gardens. It requires almost no complicated maintenance, extremely suitable for novice gardeners and large-scale landscape greening.

Step-by-Step Planting Instructions for Sweet Alyssum Seeds

  1. Soil Prep: Use loose, breathable and well-drained ordinary garden soil, slightly moisten before sowing.
  2. Sowing Method: Scatter seeds evenly on soil surface, do not cover thick soil, gently press seeds to touch the medium; light boosts germination.
  3. Germination Control: Keep soil damp but not waterlogged, temperature 15–22°C, sprouts emerge in 5–10 days.
  4. Seedling Care: Thin overcrowded seedlings for air circulation; full sunlight prevents thin leggy growth.
  5. Daily Care: Water moderately when topsoil dries; trim overgrown branches after flowering to trigger second bloom.

6. Specification

  • Plant Name: Sweet Alyssum
  • Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima
  • Plant Type: Annual Flower
  • Plant Height: 8–15 cm
  • Trailing Spread: 25–40 cm
  • Blooming Season: Spring to Early Fall
  • Germination Temperature: 15–22°C
  • Growth Temperature: 10–25°C
  • Light Demand: Full Sun, light shade acceptable
  • Soil: Loose, well-drained soil
  • Difficulty Level: Very Easy
  • Core Features: Honey-scented flowers, trailing mat-forming, drought resistant, pollinator friendly, long continuous blooming

7. FAQ

Q1: Does sweet alyssum have fragrance?
A1: Yes, it releases a sweet honey scent, more noticeable on cool mornings and evenings.
Q2: Can it trail down from hanging baskets?
A2: Perfect for hanging baskets, cascading stems create a beautiful overflowing effect.
Q3: Is sweet alyssum good for ground cover?
A3: Excellent ground cover, dense growth covers bare soil and inhibits weed growth effectively.
Q4: How long will it keep blooming?
A4: Blooms nonstop spring to autumn, pruning faded branches greatly extends flowering time.
Q5: Is it hard for new gardeners to grow?
A5: Extremely easy with fast germination and minimal daily upkeep required.

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