Alissum Benthamii 0.5g

Alissum Benthamii 0.5g

Overview

Alissum Benthamii 0.5g is a charming and easy-to-grow flowering plant producing masses of delicate blooms that brighten borders, beds, pots, and edging displays. Its compact habit and long flowering season make it ideal for adding colour and softness throughout summer and autumn.

Key Features

• Alyssum ‘Benthamii’.
• Avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Compact spreading growth.
• Long flowering season.
• Excellent edging and container plant.
• Easy to grow.
• Ideal for borders & pots.
• Long-lasting flowers.
• Compact and neat habit.
• Great pollinator-friendly plant.
• Start indoors for earlier flowering.
• Plant in sunny positions for best blooms.
• Trim lightly after flowering flushes to encourage reblooming.
• Excellent for filling gaps in borders.
• Performs well in containers and balcony boxes.
• Borders & edging.
• Pots & containers.
• Cottage gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly planting.
• Rock gardens.
• Create soft carpets of long-lasting flowers with this easy and charming alyssum variety.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors for seedlings
• Sow indoors: April (IV)
• Transplant outdoors: May – June (V–VI)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 20 × 30 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Light, well-drained soil
• Keep soil lightly moist during germination.
• Water regularly during dry weather.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Blooms from June – October (VI–X).

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima (Alyssum)
• Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: Approx. 25 cm
• Pack size: 0.5g

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