Cut flower

Sweet Alyssum

Honey-scented frothy edging — works as a living mulch under taller crops.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Low

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers cold-hardy alyssum varieties suited to London's cool summers and reliable germination.

Crocus

Stocks shallow pots ideal for alyssum's compact root system and edging displays.

Amazon UK

Provides hand forks and trowels useful for planting alyssum seedlings in borders.