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Alyssum benthamii
Common Name: Sweet Alyssum
Type: Hardy Annual

Alyssum benthamii is a charming, low-growing variety that forms a carpet of tiny, honey-scented white blooms from spring to autumn. Loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, this plant is perfect for edging, rockeries, pots, and hanging baskets. Its dense, spreading habit and long flowering period make it a beautiful filler for gaps in borders and an excellent companion to taller annuals. Quick to establish and easy to grow, it’s a staple in any cottage-style or wildlife-friendly garden.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual
Height: 25cm
Spread: 20–30cm
Flowers: July - October
Position: Full sun; well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: April - May
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: Thin or transplant to 15–20cm apart
Care: Water regularly until established; deadhead to prolong blooming

Why You’ll Love It

Masses of tiny, sweetly scented white flowers
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Excellent ground cover or border edging
Fast-growing, low maintenance, and long-flowering

Top Tip

Sow in drifts along paths or border edges for a soft, romantic look and a gentle fragrance that fills the air on warm days.

Perfect For

Pollinator-friendly planting
Edging, rockeries, and gravel gardens
Hanging baskets & containers
Cottage gardens & informal beds

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