Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights

Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights — variety description

Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights (Lobularia maritima) is an annual flower of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Lobularia maritima or Alyssum maritimum (commonly called sweet alyssum, sweet alison or simply alyssum) is a species of low-growing flowering annuals.

The stem is much branched, with dense clusters of fragrant small white, purple or pink flowers.

Alyssum plants are drought tolerant and a great addition to pots, containers and baskets.

Grow as much as you need from alyssum seeds!

Lobularia (sweet alyssum) forms honey-scented carpets of tiny flowers — for edging, pots and between paving stones.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Pack size: 0.2 g
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights

Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The plant is best planted in early spring, in light, well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. Requires little maintenance when grown. Although it is an annual, it can be replanted in a temperate climate. The flower seeds can be started either indoors, before the frost season is over, or directly outdoors once temperatures warm up. The height and colour of this variety make it ideal for accenting other ornamental plants and great for gardening. Alyssum care should include light trimming to encourage more blooms and keeping the soil moist but not saturated.

Sow directly from April; trim back when flowering declines for a new flush.

Flowering and uses

A honey plant, blooms until the frosts.

Frequently asked questions

When should Sweet Alyssum Oriental Nights be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.