Alyssum
These tiny flowers come in a range of colours that are perfect for growing at the front of your flower bed or in containers
- Season
- Sow seeds in spring
- Name
Lobularia maritima
- Common Name
- Alyssum
- Description
These tiny flowers come in a range of colours that are perfect for growing at the front of your flower bed or in containers.
Growing Tips
Growing conditions
Likes to grow in a sunny place in well-drained soil.
When to grow
Sow inside in March and plant out in the garden in May.
What you need
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Packet of Alyssum seeds
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Seeds trays
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Seed compost
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Plant label
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Unheated greenhouse or cold frame
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Gardening gloves
How to grow
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Fill your tray with seed compost.
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Sprinkle the seeds thinly over the surface and cover with a thin layer of compost. Place in a warm place and keep the compost damp.
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When the seedlings are about 2cm tall, transplant them into another tray about 5cm apart.
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Gradually harden off the plants and plant them outside 30cm apart.
