500 Seeds of Sweet Alyssum Rosie O'Day (Sweet Alyssum)

Sweet Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' (Sweet Alyssum) Also known under the names : Sweet Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' is a fragrant flowering annual plant, highly prized for its small, bright pink flowers and its pleasant honey-like scent.. Very floriferous, with a sweet and delicate fragrance, perfect for borders, rockeries or in pots. It dresses the pollinators and colors the garden with gentle hues. Flowering and characteristics : This compact variety, about 10 to 15 cm tall, is covered with a dense carpet of slightly purplish-pink flowers.. Use : Perfect for embellishing windowsills, balconies, and borders, Alyssum Rosie O'Day is also useful for companion planting, especially in the vegetable garden, where it attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies, bees, and butterflies.. It is often used as a decorative ground cover. Fragrant, it enhances sensory gardens or relaxation rooms. Planting Tips : Sow the seeds directly in place in spring or under shelter from February onwards, in light and well-drained soil.. Water moderately. A sunny exposure promotes abundant flowering. No stratification needed : germination is rapid (8 to 15 days at 15-20°C). It can also be easily grown in a pot. It's an annual plant (life cycle over a season). Sometimes self-sows spontaneously from one year to the next if conditions are favorable. Favorable associations : Goes well with pansies, nasturtiums, lavateras, dwarf lupines or vegetables such as lettuce or radishes, which it protects by attracting beneficial insects. Symbolic : Alyssum is historically associated with peace, gentleness, and resilience . Its soothing fragrance has made it a favorite of old monastic gardens and meditative corners.. Commitment to quality : At SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we are committed to providing you with the highest quality open-pollinated seeds.