Sweet Alyssum - Mixed - Lobularia maritima - Long season carpet of tiny blooms - Fresh Seeds

Sweet Alyssum mixed (Lobularia maritima) is a charming annual that delights with masses of tiny flowers in shades of white, pink, and purple. It forms low, neat mounds around 10-15 cm tall, making it perfect for filling gaps in borders, edging paths, and planting in rock garden areas. Flowering is generous and long lasting, and from the first days of summer the plant becomes covered in colour. It is also ideal for pots and balcony boxes, where it creates pretty displays with a gentle, honey like scent that attracts bees and butterflies. This is a simple way to give any corner a soft, decorative finish.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds shallowly at about 0.3 cm. This is enough to give seedlings access to light, which sweet alyssum needs for germination. Press the seeds lightly onto moist compost to support quick, even sprouting.

Sowing time outdoors

Sow outdoors in March or April once the soil has started to warm and the risk of frost is low. You can also start earlier in containers or under cover if you want earlier flowering.

Plant spacing

Space plants at 10 x 15 cm. This allows them to spread evenly, form dense clumps, and keep a tidy shape through the season.

Flowering time

Sweet alyssum flowers continuously from June to October. In good conditions it can keep blooming until the first frosts. Its long season makes it an excellent choice if you want colour that lasts through summer and into autumn.

Growing tips

This is one of the easiest annuals to grow. It does best in full sun in light, free draining soil, and it copes well with dry spells and less than perfect conditions. It combines beautifully with plants such as lobelia, marigolds, petunias, and geraniums, adding softness and a light finishing touch. It is a reliable choice for fragrant borders and romantic container displays.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket?

When you choose seeds from GardenSeedsMarket, you can rely on quality and a successful result. Each batch is tested for germination and variety purity. Orders are packed securely and dispatched quickly, so the seeds arrive fresh and well protected. The GardenSeedsMarket team is also happy to help with variety choices, share practical tips, and support you in planning planting full of colour.

Pack contents

The pack contains 0.5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and a sow by date.