Sweet Alyssum - Lilac-purple - Lobularia maritima - Gentle natural accent in the garden - Fresh Seeds

Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) in a lilac-purple shade is an annual plant that forms low, dense mounds covered with tiny flowers in soft purple tones. It flowers for a long time and very freely, making it a great choice for beds, rock gardens, and for pots or balcony boxes. The blooms give off a lightly sweet scent that attracts pollinating insects and adds a natural charm to your planting. Sweet alyssum is easy to grow and creates tidy, compact displays alongside other annuals. At GardenSeedsMarket you can find fresh seeds selected for reliable results.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds shallowly, to around 0.3 cm deep. This helps them germinate quickly and evenly. As the seeds need light to sprout, avoid covering them with a thick layer of soil.

Sowing time outdoors

The best time to sow outdoors is March or April, when the soil has warmed and the risk of frost is minimal. Early sowing allows you to enjoy flowering from the beginning of summer.

Spacing

When planting out, keep about 10 x 15 cm between plants. This gives them enough space to spread and form dense, compact clumps. Proper spacing also supports good air circulation, which helps reduce the risk of fungal diseases. Sown in groups, sweet alyssum creates attractive, scented carpets that work especially well along edges and in rock gardens.

Flowering period

Lilac-purple sweet alyssum flowers for a long time, from June through to October. It decorates the garden throughout summer and autumn with steady colour and a gentle fragrance. Trimming faded flowers extends the flowering period and encourages new buds. It is a good choice if you want continuous colour right up to the first frosts.

Growing tips

Sweet alyssum grows best in full sun, where it produces the most flowers. It prefers light, free-draining soil with moderate moisture. It is highly drought tolerant, so it suits gardens where watering is not always regular. This undemanding plant is ideal for beginners. It combines well with white, yellow or pink flowers to create balanced colour mixes, and in balcony pots it makes an attractive background for plants such as pelargoniums, lobelia or verbena.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket?

By choosing seeds from GardenSeedsMarket, you can count on high quality and freshness. Each seed batch is carefully checked for germination, so you can expect quick, healthy seedlings. Orders are dispatched quickly and securely so the seeds arrive in excellent condition. Our team of gardening enthusiasts is also happy to advise you on how to achieve the best growing results.

Pack contents

The pack contains 0.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and a use-by date for sowing.