SWEET Alyssum Seeds - Lemonade, PERENNIAL FLOWERS

Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet Lemonade' is a standout in the beloved Easter Bonnet Series — compact, tidy plants covered with elegant, dainty flowers in warm peach and soft peachy-cream shades that attract hummingbirds and butterflies with their sweet fragrance. Landscapers prize Easter Bonnet for its exceptional earliness, uniform habit, and ability to stay neat and compact far longer than other alyssums. It establishes quickly, blooms continuously, and is suited to all zones — though in the hottest climates growth may pause in peak summer heat and resume strongly in the fall. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, path edging, and containers.

Plant Highlights

• Warm peach and creamy lemonade-toned fragrant blooms
• Stays tidy and compact longer than other alyssums
• Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
• Extremely early to flower; uniform across the series
• Continuous bloomer; drought and heat tolerant once established
• Deer resistant; excellent edging and pathway plant

Growing Guide

Direct sowing: Sow after the last killing frost in early spring. Do not cover seeds — press lightly onto the soil surface; seeds need light to germinate. Keep moist until germination (15–20 days at 55–75°F).

Site & soil: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil, pH 6.0–6.5. Adapts to most soil types including sandy and rocky ground. Drought tolerant once established.

Ongoing care: Shear back lightly after the main bloom flush to encourage continuous flowering through the season.

Planting Specs

• Type: Perennial (grown as annual in cold climates)
• USDA Zones: 7–9
• Height: 4–10 inches
• Bloom season: Spring and summer (resumes fall in hot climates)
• Bloom color: Peach/lemonade tones
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, pH 6.0–6.5
• Deer resistant: Yes
• Germ temp: 55–75°F | Avg. germ time: 15–20 days
• Spacing: 6 inches