{"product_id":"alyssum-clear-crystal-mixed","title":"Alyssum Clear Crystal Mixed Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlyssum Clear Crystal Mixed Seed produces vigorous, fragrant alyssums with large flowers and strong performance in containers and garden landscapes. It is a cheerful low-growing choice for South African gardeners wanting scented edging, pollinator-friendly colour and soft spillover in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eView Our Related Growing Article: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/blogs\/news\/how-to-keep-alyssum-blooming-all-season\"\u003eAlyssum Blooming Guide for South African Conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Annual or short-lived perennial bedding plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Lobularia maritima, also known historically as Alyssum maritimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Name: Sweet alyssum \/ alyssum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Sow in cool to mild conditions; avoid peak heat unless seedlings can be protected with shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun to semi-shade; afternoon shade helps in very hot regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: About 1 mm, just lightly covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: Transplant or thin clumps around 10-15 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 14-28 days at around 10-20 C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15-25 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 30-35 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 1000 coated seed, 50 coated seed, 5000 coated seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Alyssum Clear Crystal Mixed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, fragrant flowers bring soft colour and a sweet scent to beds and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImported source copy notes superior vigour compared with many other alyssums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong performance in containers and landscapes makes it useful for patio planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with white alyssum and other cool-season annuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-growing, spreading plants are useful for edging and filling gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse Alyssum Clear Crystal Mixed along path edges, in window boxes, patio pots, hanging baskets and mixed annual beds. It is also useful near vegetables and flowering plants where low scented blooms can help soften edges and support pollinator activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow into a fine, well-draining seedling mix and keep evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid waterlogged soil because alyssum performs best with good drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seedlings in small clumps rather than pulling them apart too aggressively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim lightly after a flush of flowers to encourage fresh growth and repeat blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe linked Gardening.co.za article is a related alyssum blooming and care article, not a formal species grow guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"50 coated seed","offer_id":46149881561224,"sku":"103703-S050SC","price":30.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 coated seed","offer_id":46149881528456,"sku":"103703-S01MSC","price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5000 coated seed","offer_id":46149881593992,"sku":"103703-S05MSC","price":1053.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/Alyssum_20Clear_20Crystal_20Mixed.jpg?v=1782892623","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/alyssum-clear-crystal-mixed","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}