Alyssum Deep Purple seeds pack of 70-100 seeds Imported

Alyssum Deep Purple is a lovely, low-growing, and fragrant flower that’s easy to grow from seeds. It’s perfect for ground covers, hanging baskets, or edging, and its sweet scent attracts bees and butterflies. Here’s how to grow alyssum from seeds:

Choosing Alyssum Varieties

• Lobularia maritima (Sweet Alyssum): The most common variety with small, fragrant flowers in white, purple, pink, and lavender shades.
• Alyssum saxatile (Yellow Alyssum): Grows in a more compact form with yellow flowers, often used as ground cover.

Alyssum Deep Purple Planting Alyssum from Seeds

1. Timing:
   • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
   • Alyssum can also be grown in cool climates in early spring or fall as it prefers cooler temperatures.
2. Prepare the Seeds:
   • Alyssum seeds are very small, so handle them carefully.
   • There’s no need to soak or scarify them before planting.
3. Soil Preparation:
   • Use a well-draining seed-starting mix for indoor planting.
   • If sowing directly outdoors, prepare the soil by loosening it and ensuring good drainage.
4. Alyssum Deep Purple Planting Seeds:
   • Indoors: Sprinkle seeds lightly on the surface of the soil and gently press them in. Don’t cover them with soil, as they need light to germinate.
   • Outdoors: Scatter the seeds evenly and lightly rake the soil to cover them, or press them down with a board. Space them about 4-6 inches apart once they’ve germinated.
5. Watering:
   • Keep the soil lightly moist, but avoid overwatering.
   • For indoor sowing, use a spray bottle to mist the seeds gently to prevent displacing them.
6. Germination:
   • Alyssum seeds typically germinate in 7–14 days. Maintain a temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C) for optimal germination.

Alyssum Deep Purple Transplanting Alyssum

• Once seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves, harden them off by gradually introducing them to outdoor conditions for about 7–10 days.
• Transplant them outdoors after the last frost or when seedlings are strong enough to handle outdoor conditions.

Care for Alyssum

1. Sunlight:
   • Alyssum grows best in full sun but can tolerate light shade. The more sun it gets, the better it will bloom.
2. Soil:
   • Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral soil with good drainage.
   • Can tolerate a range of soils, but will thrive in loamy, well-draining soil.
3. Watering:
   • Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid soggy conditions.
   • Water around the base of the plants to keep the foliage dry and reduce the risk of mildew.
4. Fertilizing:
   • Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer or compost in the spring to encourage healthy growth.
   • Alyssum doesn’t need a lot of fertilizer, so avoid overfeeding.