Alyssum Royal Carpet Blue Seeds

Alyssum is an annual flowering plant but some varieties are grown as perennials. It is very popular for its sweet fragrance and beautiful flowers. Pretty alyssum flowers bloom from spring to autumn (fall). Alyssum is also good for attracting pollinators and it creates a stress-free environment in the garden.

Alyssum Flower Plant Care Tips

Soil – Use moist and well-drained soil for planting alyssum flowers.

Water – Alyssum doesn’t need much water, especially on cold days, you can give 2-3 cm of water per week but water regularly on hot days.

Sunlight – Alyssum grows best in 6-8 hours of sunlight. However, it can grow well in partial shade in warm and dry regions.

Temperature – The optimum growing temperature for Alyssum is 10-26°C.

Pests and Diseases – Alyssum is pest-resistant but is sometimes bothered by aphids as well as infecting plants with root rot and downy mildew. The spraying of neem oil is good for controlling pests.