sweet alyssum

sweet alyssum · Pruning

sweet alyssum · Lobularia maritima
Also known as: sea alyssum; snow-white carpet; sweet alison; snow in summer; snowdrift

Sweet alyssum's basic care needs include full to partial sun exposure and well-draining soil. A special care point is that sweet alyssum thrives with regular watering but is drought-tolerant once established. Deadheading can encourage continuous blooming. Overall, sweet alyssum is an easy-care plant that is suitable for beginners.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

How to Prune sweet alyssum?

Sweet alyssum is a fragrant annual known for its low-growing, spreading habit and prolific tiny blooms. To maintain its compact shape and encourage continuous blooming, trim back by one-third after the first flush of flowers. This tidies up the plant and stimulates new growth. Optimal pruning occurs from early to late spring before the plant enters its peak blooming phase. Regular deadheading also prolongs the flowering period. Ensure clean, sharp shears for best results.