Gold Alyssum 'Gold Dust'

Alyssum saxatile

How to grow Gold Alyssum 'Gold Dust'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Gold Dust is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Gold Dust from seed

This alyssum will take 8 to 21 days to germinate. Plant at a depth of 1/8th of an inch. Space seeds 1 inch. Planted outdoors in summer will bloom the following spring.

Transplanting Gold Dust

This alyssum should be sown where it will stay. Does not appreciate transplanting. After blooming trim spent flowers to keep plants bushy and healthy.1 Often grown as an annual or short lived perrennial in the US.1

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Gold Dust is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Gold Dust

Other Names for Gold Alyssum 'Gold Dust'

Basket of Gold

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