Sweet Alyssum 'Apricot Shades'

Lobularia maritima

How to grow Sweet Alyssum 'Apricot Shades'

  • Full Sun

  • Very Low

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Apricot Shades is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ideally plant in loamy, sandy and potting mix soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.6 and 7.5 as Apricot Shades likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Apricot Shades from seed

Sow 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Apricot Shades

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

Harvesting Apricot Shades