sweet alyssum Easter Bonnet Series
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A very compact and early-flowering cultivar group producing masses of tiny, 4-petalled flowers in tight clusters. The fragrant flowers may be white, pink or reddish-purple and are attractive to pollinating insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- sweet alyssum Easter Bonnet Series (Lobularia maritima (Easter Bonnet Series))
- Genus
- Lobularia
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Bedding
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sweet alyssum Easter Bonnet Series
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sweet alyssum Easter Bonnet Series
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sweet alyssum Easter Bonnet Series care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but clipping over after the first flowers will encourage further flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown under glass in early spring, or where plants are to flower in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. Good for gaps between paving or containers
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, club root and white blister
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and flea beetles
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