VINGTON Sweet alyssum-Lobularia Maritima(White) Seed(80 per packet) | Zipri.in
VINGTON Sweet alyssum-Lobularia Maritima(White) Seed(80 per packet)

VINGTON Sweet alyssum-Lobularia Maritima(White) Seed(80 per packet)

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Alyssum is an annual flowering plant but some varieties are grown as perennial. 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. Buy the best quality Alyssum Flower Seeds Online at the best prices from www.organicbazar.net and add colors to your garden.Product DetailSowing Method: Direct/Seedling transplantBest For: Bed sowing/Pots/hanging potSowing season: Spring, Autumn, or WinterGermination Temperature: 10-15°CGermination time: 05-14 daysSowing distance: 15 cm Plant to PlantFlowering time: 2 months after plantingWhat size grow bag is best for Alyssum?9 x 9 Inch (W*H)12 x 12 Inch (W*H)15 x 12 Inch (W*H)15 x 15 Inch (W*H)Alyssum Flower Growing Season In India Alyssum is a cool-season flower that is mostly planted in Spring (February to March), Autumn (September-November), or Winter (December-January). Alyssum doesn’t grow through the summer months however, you can sow seeds in late summer when the weather is mild. How To Grow Alyssum In PotAlyssum is a fast-growing flower plant that can be planted either directly in a pot or by seedling transplant method. You can sow the seeds indoors in a bright area when the temperature is around 10-15°C. To plant alyssum, you need a pot or grow bag at least 7-15 inches wide and deep with proper drainage. Alyssum flower plant is perfect for patio containers, hanging pots, and window boxes. Alyssum Seeds Sowing MethodTake a seedling tray, fill it with potting mix, and then spread the alyssum flower seeds over the soil. Cover the seeds with a sprinkling of the potting mix because alyssum seeds are very small and it needs light to germinate, so they do not need to be covered with a thick layer of soil. Place the seedling tray in a bright spot until the seeds germinate. Water the soil gently and keep them moist. Alyssum seeds germinate in 5-14 days, they can germinate early or late depending upon growing conditions.Transplant Alyssum Into Big PotsAfter alyssum seeds germinate and when the first true leaves appear, you need to transplant the seedling into a larger pot. During transplanting, a distance of about 4-5 inches should be maintained between the seedlings for the healthy growth of the plants. Take a large pot or grow bag put the soil, and mix organic fertilizer in it, then plant the seedlings carefully in the soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in light. If you sow the seeds indoors, you need to harden the seedling. Best Fertilizer For Alyssum Flower Plant Alyssum does not require special fertilizer, however, monthly feedings of a water-soluble or well-balanced fertilizer are good for plant growth.Don’t give too much fertilizer as this will result in fewer flowers and more leaves.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 1 inch 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.Pruning of AlyssumPruning is very important to keep the alyssum plants neat and well-shaped or to encourage healthy and new blooms.You can cut off visible spent or discolored or dried flowers on the plant using a pruning tool.If any unhealthy or brown stems appear on the alyssum plant, cut them off carefully.You can prune your alyssum plant every few weeks.Alyssum Blooming Time Usually, the alyssum flower plants bloom after 2 months of sowing. Spring is the time when the alyssum flower blooms but fades in hot summers and blooms again in autumn. You can cut blooms before they are fully open and can decorate the alyssum flowers in-home pots or make bouquets.If you don’t want to pluck the flowers, leave them on the plant to keep the garden beautiful. Alyssum Special Features Common name – Carpet flower, Alyssum, Sweet alyssum Scientific name – Lobularia maritimaPlant Height – 4 to 10 inches Flower Size – 4-5 cm acrossLevel of growing – Easy