Alyssum Seeds - Rosie O'Day
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' is a beautiful variety known for its vibrant, rosy-pink blooms and delightful fragrance. This low-growing, compact plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to borders, containers, or hanging baskets. The sweet, honey-like scent of 'Rosie O'Day' attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, 'Rosie O'Day' provides long-lasting beauty and fragrance, making it a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Key Benefits
Fragrant Blooms: Features sweet, honey-like fragrance that attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Vibrant Color: Offers abundant rosy-pink flowers, providing a cheerful touch to your garden.
Compact Growth: Small, mounding habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders.
Long Blooming Period: Blooms continuously from spring until the first frost, providing a prolonged display of color.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it ideal for beginner gardeners or busy landscapers.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Clusters of small, rosy-pink flowers paired with dark green foliage.
- Bloom Period: Flowers bloom from early spring until the first frost, ensuring a long-lasting color display.
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, mounding plant that forms a dense, spreading mat, perfect for filling small garden spaces.
- Size: Typically grows 4–6 inches tall, with a spread of 6–10 inches.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best at 65°F–70°F (18°C–21°C).
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart to allow for good airflow and optimal growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers light, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade, blooming best in full sun.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Aim to provide consistent moisture for strong, healthy growth.
Fertilization
- 'Rosie O'Day' is relatively low-maintenance, but feeding with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks will encourage more vigorous growth and abundant flowers.
Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and to maintain a tidy appearance. Prune back any overgrown stems to keep the plant compact.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Generally pest-resistant, but watch for aphids and whiteflies. Use insecticidal soap if necessary.
- Diseases: Prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew by ensuring good air circulation around plants and avoiding overcrowding.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' usually begins flowering 6–8 weeks after sowing.
- Cut Flowers: For the longest-lasting cut flowers, harvest early in the morning when blooms are fully open. These flowers will remain fresh in vases for several days.
Storage
- Seed Collection: Allow flowers to dry naturally on the plant, then collect seeds and store in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: A fantastic choice for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping to boost the health and biodiversity of your garden.
- Ground Cover: Great for filling in spaces and suppressing weeds in garden beds.
- Container Gardening: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes, adding both beauty and fragrance to small spaces.
Conclusion
Alyssum Seeds – Rosie O'Day is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, fragrant, and colorful addition to their outdoor space. With its vibrant pink blooms, extended flowering period, and pollinator-friendly nature, 'Rosie O'Day' is sure to brighten any garden. Easy to grow and maintain, this delightful variety brings color and fragrance to containers, hanging baskets, and borders all season long.
Dharaseeds
Alyssum Seeds - Rosie O'Day
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' is a beautiful variety known for its vibrant, rosy-pink blooms and delightful fragrance. This low-growing, compact plant is perfect for adding a splash of color to borders, containers, or hanging baskets. The sweet, honey-like scent of 'Rosie O'Day' attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, 'Rosie O'Day' provides long-lasting beauty and fragrance, making it a favorite among both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Key Benefits
Fragrant Blooms: Features sweet, honey-like fragrance that attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
Vibrant Color: Offers abundant rosy-pink flowers, providing a cheerful touch to your garden.
Compact Growth: Small, mounding habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and borders.
Long Blooming Period: Blooms continuously from spring until the first frost, providing a prolonged display of color.
Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care, making it ideal for beginner gardeners or busy landscapers.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Clusters of small, rosy-pink flowers paired with dark green foliage.
- Bloom Period: Flowers bloom from early spring until the first frost, ensuring a long-lasting color display.
- Growth Habit: Low-growing, mounding plant that forms a dense, spreading mat, perfect for filling small garden spaces.
- Size: Typically grows 4–6 inches tall, with a spread of 6–10 inches.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after the last frost.
- Ideal Temperature: Germinates best at 65°F–70°F (18°C–21°C).
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart to allow for good airflow and optimal growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers light, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade, blooming best in full sun.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. Aim to provide consistent moisture for strong, healthy growth.
Fertilization
- 'Rosie O'Day' is relatively low-maintenance, but feeding with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks will encourage more vigorous growth and abundant flowers.
Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and to maintain a tidy appearance. Prune back any overgrown stems to keep the plant compact.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Generally pest-resistant, but watch for aphids and whiteflies. Use insecticidal soap if necessary.
- Diseases: Prevent fungal issues like powdery mildew by ensuring good air circulation around plants and avoiding overcrowding.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Alyssum 'Rosie O'Day' usually begins flowering 6–8 weeks after sowing.
- Cut Flowers: For the longest-lasting cut flowers, harvest early in the morning when blooms are fully open. These flowers will remain fresh in vases for several days.
Storage
- Seed Collection: Allow flowers to dry naturally on the plant, then collect seeds and store in a cool, dry place for future planting.
Culinary and Practical Uses
- Pollinator-Friendly Gardens: A fantastic choice for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, helping to boost the health and biodiversity of your garden.
- Ground Cover: Great for filling in spaces and suppressing weeds in garden beds.
- Container Gardening: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and window boxes, adding both beauty and fragrance to small spaces.
Conclusion
Alyssum Seeds – Rosie O'Day is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, fragrant, and colorful addition to their outdoor space. With its vibrant pink blooms, extended flowering period, and pollinator-friendly nature, 'Rosie O'Day' is sure to brighten any garden. Easy to grow and maintain, this delightful variety brings color and fragrance to containers, hanging baskets, and borders all season long.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.