Growing Non-GMO Basket of Gold Alyssum Flower Seeds

Basket of Gold Alyssum flowers have wildflower-like hardiness and are most commonly broadcasted directly after the frost. For earliest blooms, begin seeds 6 -8 weeks indoors prior to the frost. Alyssum flower seeds will take 1-3 weeks to germinate in full lighting. Plants are popularly grown indoors and out and may reseed in optimal climates. Before transplanting, harden off the seedlings by gradually lengthening the time they spend outdoors. To increase the drainage of your soil, work compost, sand, or ground-up mulch into the soil prior to planting.

Water the plants regularly but ensure that the leaves and the top 1-2 inches of soil can fully dry between irrigations. Although it is not necessary, shearing after flowering can encourage a neater and more compact growth habit. In exceptionally hot and arid climates, provide part shade and a coating of mulch at the base. Basket of Gold Alyssum flowers are considered one of the easiest plants to grow directly. Unlike other varieties of Basket of Gold, Alyssum flowers require dry and arid conditions, and may show signs of rot if soil is not properly drained. Blooming may decline in consistently hot summers, but continue strong in the cooling fall. Do not over fertilize! Rarely does it need fertilizer except in barren soils.

Basket of Gold Alyssum in the Flower Garden

These Alyssums will gladly attract beneficial insects of all kinds to pollinate your landscape or garden with their abundance of nectar. Alyssum is also the perfect plant to fill in areas and prevent weeds while spring bloomers like Arabis or tulips are inactive. Similarly, it works nicely underneath larger plants like flowering bushes and climbing perennial vines to protect the soil and roots.

Landscape Use of Basket of Gold Alyssum

Basket of Gold Alyssum is perfect for beds, pots, and containers. It easily bulks out the lower area and spills over the edge to allow taller flowers room to bloom above it. Basket of gold is deer-resistant and very low maintenance, perfect for perennial gardens and landscapes of all types.

About Basket of Gold Alyssum Garden Seeds

Basket of Gold Alyssum was the recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for being a beautiful low-growing evergreen perennial.

Golden Alyssum can also be known as Yellow Alyssum, Golden Alison, Golden Tuft Alyssum, Gold-dust, Golden Tuft Madwort, or Rock Madwort.

Aurinia saxatilis, more commonly known as Golden Alyssum, is a tenacious native to arid regions of Europe and Asia and has since naturalized to many similar climates in the northern hemisphere. The genus name Aurinia is derived from the word aureus meaning "golden", and the specific name saxatilis means "found in rocks." Alyssum flower seeds.

Alyssum plants are edible and non–toxic to both humans and animals.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Basket of Gold Alyssum is the missing species of alyssum! If you love alyssum but dislike having to replant the annuals every year for the desired look, this is the answer for you. The cheerful golden-yellow flowers are the cherry on top!"

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Basket of Gold Alyssum Seeds Per Package:

• 500 mg packet - Approximately 530 Seeds
• .025 oz - Approximately 7,500 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 30,000 Seeds

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