Alyssum montanum 'Mountain Gold'
Mountain alyssum
Also known as Alyssum montanum 'Berggold'
- Height × spread
- 0.15m × 1m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
This carpeting plant is grown for its masses of bright yellow flowers that are produced on soft grey-green foliage in spring. It is generally grown in a rock garden. In the wild it is found in dry locations on cliffs, rocks, and on wasteland in sandy soil and on meadows and heaths. It needs to be cut back hard after flowering to maintain its shape.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, sweet
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.15m
- Spread
- 1m
- Spread in 10 years
- 0.4m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Wild flower meadow, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring · Planting
Prune after flowering
When the plant has finished flowering, cut the trailing stems back by half their length or more to retain a compact and appealing habit.