Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' Seeds (Lobularia maritima)

Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' is a vibrant, rose-pink, carpet-forming annual with a compact, spreading habit. Its masses of small, fragrant flowers create a stunning display in borders, rock gardens, containers, or hanging baskets. Loved by pollinators, it blooms continuously throughout the summer, brightening any garden space.

What Makes It Special

• Rose-pink, fragrant blooms that form a dense, carpet-like cover

• Compact and low-growing – perfect for edging and containers

• Long-lasting flowering from spring to autumn

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima

• Variety: 'Rosie O'Day'

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 10–15 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

• Flowering period: May–September

Ideal For

• Edging paths and borders

• Rockeries and gravel beds

• Containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors; April–June outdoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow seeds thinly on the soil surface and press lightly (do not cover – seeds need light to germinate)

   • Germination takes 7–14 days at 15–20°C

3. Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 10–15 cm apart when large enough

4. Care: Water lightly and regularly; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms