Lobularia
Sweet alyssum, Sweet Alison
- Height × spread
- 0.13m – 0.2m × 0.15m – 0.3m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 5 species of Lobularia but the form generally known is Lobularia maritima, often confusingly named in the trade as Alyssum maritimum. These are annuals which are spring and summer flowering. They carry a sweet fragrance which is most apparent in the evening, and are genrally grown in containers, rockeries or at the front of borders. Their flowers are generally white but red, pink and apricot coloured varieties are also available. These all enjoy sunshine and well-drained soil.
- Flower colour
- Purple, Red, White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.13m – 0.2m
- Spread
- 0.15m – 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Scented garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bedding plant, Bee attraction, Butterfly 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 during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Planting
Trim the plant
Trim the plant once it has finished flowering to keep it looking tidy.
Planting
Deadhead blooms during flowering season
Remove flowers as they turn brown and fade. Snip the stem just below the bloom. This will keep the plant tidy and encourage more flowers.
The removal of spent flowers encourages the plant to produce fresh ones, rather than spend its energy on the development of seeds.
Compost · Planting
Multi-purpose compost
Use a good quality peat-free multi-purpose compost when growing in pots and containers.
Found in
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