sweet alyssum

Sweet alyssum should be watered regularly, about once or twice per week. Depending on the pot size and temperature, the plant may need more or less water. During hot weather, sweet alyssum should be watered more often. The soil should not be allowed to dry out completely; wait until the top inch of soil has dried out before watering again. When watering sweet alyssum, the water should be applied to the soil and not on the foliage. Water should be applied slowly until some starts to come out of the bottom of the pot.

Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Snow Crystals') thrives in full sunlight and does not require a great deal of sun exposure every day. While the ideal amount of sun for sweet alyssum is around 8 hours a day, it can easily tolerate 6 hours with no ill effects. Sweet alyssum can be grown outdoors in most areas, although it can also be grown in containers for sunrooms or other areas indoors. When growing sweet alyssum outdoors, you should ensure that it receives direct sunlight from morning to late afternoon. The plant should be in direct sunlight at least 6 hours a day to perform optimally.

Sweet alyssum should be pruned regularly to maintain a tidy, compact shape and encourage fullness in the plant. Prune the stems back by about 1-third their previous length in late spring or early summer. Remove any dead leaves or flower heads, as well as any stems that have become woody or thin. Pruning in late summer or early autumn may reduce blooms for the following season, so avoid this if possible.