Alyssum Allure plant
Alyssum Allure Pastel Blend is a compact, fragrant annual that produces clusters of small flowers in a soft mix of pastel shades including white, pink, lavender, and purple from spring through fall. Ideal for borders, containers, or ground cover, these 3" potted starters thrive in full sun to part shade and attract pollinators while requiring low maintenance.
Plant Specifications and Attributes
- Plant Size: 3-4 inches tall, with a spread of 6-12 inches.
- Spacing: Plant 6-12 inches apart for optimal growth.
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade (at least 4-6 hours per day); performs best with some afternoon shade in hot climates.
- Hardiness Zone: Annual; suitable for USDA zones 2-11, treated as a short-lived perennial in zones 9-11.
- Bloom Period: Spring to first frost.
- Attributes: Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, deer resistant, drought tolerant, fragrant flowers, good for containers, ground cover, heat tolerant, low maintenance.
Description
Alyssum Allure Pastel Blend, also known as Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima), is a delightful low-growing annual celebrated for its honey-scented blooms in a harmonious blend of pastel colors. This variety forms dense mats of tiny flowers that cascade beautifully over edges, making it perfect for edging paths, filling gaps in rock gardens, or spilling from hanging baskets. The plants are easy to grow, resilient to heat and dry conditions once established, and they continuously bloom, providing a soft, colorful carpet throughout the growing season. Additionally, they serve as excellent companion plants by attracting beneficial insects like hoverflies and bees to the garden.
Transplanting Instructions
To transplant your Alyssum Allure Pastel Blend 3" potted plants, wait until all risk of frost has passed in spring. Choose a location with well-draining soil amended with organic matter. Dig holes slightly larger than the root ball, spacing plants 6-12 inches apart. Gently remove the plant from the pot, loosen the roots if needed, and place it in the hole at the same depth it was growing. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil, and keep the soil consistently moist for the first few weeks until established. For indoor starts, provide bright indirect light and transplant outdoors after hardening off for 7-10 days by gradually exposing to outdoor conditions. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, and mulch around plants to retain moisture.