Sweet Alyssum 'Aphrodite Red'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Aphrodite Red is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Aphrodite Red requires a loamy, sandy and potting mix soil with a ph of 5.6 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Ensure a distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Aphrodite Red about 35 days before your last frost date.

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

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