{"product_id":"sweet-alyssum-seeds-tall-white","title":"Tall White Sweet Alyssum Seeds – Benthamii","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHoney-Fragrant White Flowers for Borders and Pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTall White Sweet Alyssum ‘Benthamii’ (\u003cem\u003eLobularia maritima\u003c\/em\u003e) produces airy clusters of small white flowers with a gentle honey fragrance. This taller alyssum offering brings a soft, informal look to garden edges, containers and hanging baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it beside a path or near a sitting area where you can enjoy the scent up close. Its white flowers blend easily with brighter seasonal blooms, while the spreading growth softens the edge of a planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds for planting, not live plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from 500 seeds, 2,000 seeds, 1\/4 oz or 1 oz. The 1 oz option is listed as approximately 70,000 seeds; counts in weight-based packs vary by seed lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLobularia maritima\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Benthamii’.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall White Sweet Alyssum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually grown as an annual; may persist longer in mild climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–12 inches under suitable conditions, with size varying by site and season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white clusters with a honey-like fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edging, mixed borders, containers and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTiny Seeds: Surface Sow, Do Not Bury\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet alyssum seeds need light for germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Work over a tray in a sheltered place and scatter the seeds sparingly onto pre-moistened seed-starting mix. Press gently onto the surface without burying them under soil. Use a fine mist or bottom watering to avoid washing the seeds away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStarting from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 6–8 weeks before your planned outdoor planting date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aim for approximately 60–70°F during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the surface evenly moist, not soggy, until seedlings establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly 1–3 weeks, depending on conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedling care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright light and good airflow. Thin crowded seedlings carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors in early spring when the soil can be worked. In mild-winter areas, fall sowing can suit the cooler growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 6–8 inches between plants, adjusting for your layout and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing and Seasonal Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during establishment and check soil moisture during dry spells. Established plants can tolerate some dryness, but seedlings and container plants should not be treated as needing almost no water. Good drainage remains important at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowering is often strongest in cool weather. Seed-grown sweet alyssum may slow or stop blooming during summer heat. Some afternoon shade can help in hot locations. Lightly trim straggly stems and spent flowers, then maintain suitable moisture to encourage fresh growth when conditions improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eContainer and Hanging-Basket Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a planter with drainage holes and a free-draining potting mix. Place alyssum near the rim to soften the edge, leaving room for companion plants rather than crowding seedlings together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck moisture frequently, especially in baskets and warm weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater thoroughly when needed and let excess water drain freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving pots standing in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim lightly if plants become open or leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelf-Sowing and Winter Expectations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants may self-sow where conditions suit them. Remove spent flowers before seed matures if you want to limit volunteers. 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