Alyssum belongs to those annual flowers that are loved for small requirements for their person. And the time before flowering is short, and it is unpretentious to soils, and can do with small watering, and blooms until the very autumn frosts.
Alyssum is most often grown in a seedless way. Seedlings are grown only for early planting in spring, starting in late April.
The seeds of alyssum are small, but viable. The easiest way is to sow seeds in a greenhouse randomly in April, lightly sprinkling with sifted soil. When the seedlings grow up, plant them in a flower garden. Sowing under the film in early spring is possible. Seedlings appear after a week. They are not afraid of transplants. Alyssum has good roots. Leave 15-20 cm between the plants, taking into account the growth of bushes. Seedlings are cold-resistant and tolerate light frosts.
Alyssum is planted in sunny places or in partial shade.
Plants bloom quickly, after 45-50 days from germination. Virtually no maintenance is required. Given its mountainous origin, the plant adapts well to dry, hot weather. Only when planting in a lowland and with heavy precipitation is it possible for plants to dry out. When the plants are very stretched, they should be pruned at a height of 5-7 cm from the ground. This technique stimulates the second wave of flowering and the alissum begins to bush again.
Alyssum is a godsend for flower growers. Along with unpretentiousness, this flower has a wonderful honey scent. Mostly white varieties have a honey aroma, although many new varieties of colored alyssum are not devoid of aroma. Among the varieties, you can choose bush or ampelous species.
Flowering "carpet" is successfully used for framing flower beds, rabatok. Alyssum looks great in rockeries, in borders.
Alyssum harmoniously combines with perennial daisies, Gaillardia, annual asters, marigolds and other flowers.
Honey alyssum has long been loved by urban flower growers who have balconies.
In the fall, you can harvest your seeds if you grow one variety. Alyssums are cross-pollinated flowers. Seeds retain their germination capacity for up to 4 years.
