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Lobularia maritima 'Easter Bonnet Violet'
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sweet alyssum 'Easter Bonnet Violet'

A bushy annual to 15cm in height, with a profusion of sweetly-scented, purple flowers in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Lobularia can be annuals or perennials, of low spreading habit, with simple leaves and short terminal racemes of 4-petalled, fragrant flowers in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in situ in late spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Coastal
  • hanging basket
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Bedding
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Clip over after flowering to encourage further blooms

Pests

Slugs and flea beetles may be a problem

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, club root and white blister

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