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Alyssum Magic Circles Mixed
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Transform your garden into a fragrant mosaic of pastel blooms with Alyssum 'Magic Circles Mixed'.
This easy-to-grow annual offers a soft, spreading carpet of white, pink, and lilac flowers that bloom generously from early spring through summer. Loved by pollinators and gardeners alike, it’s perfect for borders, hanging baskets, veggie beds, and cottage-style displays.
- Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima
- Height & Spread: 10–15cm tall, spreading habit
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Flowering Period: Spring to late summer
- Fragrance: Sweet honey and vanilla notes
- Uses: Edging, ground cover, containers, hanging baskets, living mulch
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- approx 0.100g / 200 seeds
Why You'll Love It:
- Creates a soft, colourful carpet of blooms
- Fast-growing and low-maintenance
- Ideal for companion planting in veggie gardens
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Adds fragrance and charm to any space
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Thrives in full sun but tolerates part shade. More sun = more blooms.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
🌱 Sowing Instructions:
- Sow directly or raise seedlings
- Cover seeds lightly (2mm deep) or press into moist seed-raising mix
- Germinates in 7–10 days at 18–21°C
- Space plants 20cm apart
💧 Watering:
Keep soil moist during germination. Once established, water moderately.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Trim spent blooms to encourage fresh flowering
- Replace plants seasonally for continuous colour
- Ideal for succession planting
🌼 Tip:
Use as a living mulch around veggies to suppress weeds and attract pollinators. Perfect for warm-temperate climates like Victoria.
