Dwarf Pink Sweet Alyssum Seeds – Lobularia maritima

A Soft Pink Carpet with Sweet Fragrance

Dwarf Pink sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) forms low, spreading cushions of small pink flowers with a honey-like scent. Use it to soften the front of a border, edge a sunny path or finish a mixed container with a delicate layer of color.

Plant near a patio or doorway to enjoy the fragrance at close range. Its compact habit suits small spaces, but the flowering mat is ornamental rather than a walkable lawn replacement.

Available Seed Packs

• 300 seeds
• 1,000 seeds
• 3,000 seeds
• 1 oz
• 1/4 lb

The existing estimate is approximately 71,100 seeds per ounce. Counts for weight-based packs vary by lot and are not exact guarantees. This listing is for seeds, not live plants.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Lobularia maritima.
• Selection: Dwarf Pink sweet alyssum.
• Flowers: Small pink blooms with a sweet fragrance.
• Habit: Low, spreading cushions, approximately 2–4 inches tall and up to 12 inches wide in suitable conditions.
• Life cycle: Usually grown as an annual; may persist in mild climates, without a guarantee of winter survival.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged saturation.
• Uses: Border edging, rock gardens, container rims and mixed hanging baskets.

Important: Tiny-Seed Handling

Surface sow and do not bury. Sweet alyssum seeds need light for germination. Open the packet over white paper or a clean tray, away from drafts. Sprinkle thinly onto premoistened seed-starting mix or a fine outdoor seedbed, then press gently into contact.

Use a fine mist or careful bottom watering so seeds do not wash into clumps. Keep the surface moist during germination without leaving the medium soggy.

Starting Indoors

• Start approximately six weeks before the intended outdoor planting date.
• Use clean trays or small modules with drainage and a fine seed-starting mix.
• Surface sow in bright light and maintain moderate warmth, approximately 60–70°F.
• A clear cover can help hold moisture; ventilate and keep covered trays out of direct sunshine to prevent overheating.
• Allow approximately 7–21 days for emergence under suitable conditions.
• Remove the cover after emergence and provide bright light and airflow.
• Harden off gradually before planting outdoors after severe frost risk has passed.

Direct Sowing and Spacing

Sow in spring into a weed-free, well-drained seedbed when local conditions are suitable. Surface sow, press gently and water carefully. Keep the seedbed moist until seedlings establish.

Thin or transplant approximately 6–10 inches apart, allowing room for spreading growth. Avoid leaving dense clumps of seedlings that must compete for light and moisture. In mild climates, choose the locally suitable cool-growing season rather than peak summer heat.

Watering and Seasonal Flowering

Water regularly during establishment. Rooted plants can tolerate some drier conditions, but prolonged drought reduces growth and flowering. Check the soil and water as needed rather than relying on a drought-tolerance label.

Blooming can slow in hot, dry weather. Do not expect uninterrupted flowers through every heat wave. Lightly trim straggly plants after a flowering flush and maintain appropriate moisture to encourage fresh growth when conditions improve. Avoid unnecessary heavy feeding.

Growing in Pots and Hanging Baskets

Choose a container with drainage holes and a free-draining potting mix. Position alyssum near the rim to soften the edge of a mixed planting, leaving room for its low, spreading habit and airflow between plants.

Check pots frequently in warm or windy weather. Water thoroughly when needed, let excess drain and avoid standing water in saucers. Feed according to the fertilizer label and nutrients already present in the mix. A basket dries more quickly than a garden bed and needs closer monitoring.

Self-Sowing and Garden Placement

Flowers can attract beneficial insects and pollinators, but are not a guarantee of pest control. Use alongside paths rather than under frequent foot traffic.

Sweet alyssum may self-sow in suitable conditions. Trim spent growth before seed develops where volunteers are unwanted, and remove unwanted seedlings promptly. Returning seedlings do not mean the original plant survived winter, and seedling color or habit may vary.

What to Expect

Pink shades, plant size and bloom timing vary with growing conditions. Enjoy this selection as a fragrant seasonal edging plant rather than relying on cold-climate perennial or year-round flowering promises. Planting seeds are for sowing, not eating; keep packets away from children and pets.