Oriental Nights Sweet Alyssum is a delicate, low-growing flower that brings a touch of elegance to garden borders and containers. This cultivar of Lobularia maritima thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 9-11, reaching just 2-4 inches tall while spreading 6-12 inches wide, making it a tidy choice for edging and small spaces. The variety tolerates frost, allowing gardeners in milder climates to enjoy extended bloom seasons through fall and winter sowing.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
4in H x 12in W
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Low
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Oriental Nights produces abundant, fragrant flowers on compact plants that stay neatly contained without sprawling. Its frost tolerance opens unique possibilities for fall planting in mild regions, where you can sow in autumn for winter blooms rather than waiting for spring. The tight growth habit and moderate water needs make it reliable in containers and garden beds alike.
Sweet alyssum flowers are grown for their delicate beauty and light fragrance in garden borders, edging, and container plantings. The flowers are sometimes used in floral arrangements and garnishes, valued for their dainty appearance and long vase life.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Keep soil temperature between 60-85°F for optimal germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date once they've developed true leaves and soil has warmed.
Sow seeds directly outside 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date when soil temperature reaches 60-85°F. In mild climates, fall sowing is recommended for winter bloom.
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