Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds for Planting – Masses of golden-yellow blooms for Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 5-14 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 20-30 cm
- Sunlight Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering (keep soil evenly moist)
- Ideal Temperature 15-25°C
- Blooming Time 6-10 weeks after sowing; continuous blooms through summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Deadhead to promote more flowering; perform light pinching to encourage compact forms
Description
Basket of Gold Alyssum is an annual flowering plant prized for masses of golden-yellow blooms. It is suitable for garden beds, borders and containers. Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep and space plants 20-30 cm apart in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil. Germination takes 5-14 days, and growth prefers 15-25°C. Expect blooming 6-10 weeks after sowing, with continuous flowers through summer; water moderately and keep soil evenly moist, deadhead, and lightly pinch to encourage compact forms.