Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold Aurinia saxatile
- Perennial; Cheery, Hardy Blooms
- Yellow Flower
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
|---|---|
| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Alyssum - Plant Basket of Gold Sweet Alyssum Seeds
This delightful alyssum is an early spring bloomer that will add dazzling golden yellow blooms to your garden. An excellent choice as a colorful groundcover or along borders and fences. Plant Alyssum “Basket of Gold” in either sun or partial shade virtually any time throughout the season.
-
Fast Facts
Name: Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold Botanical Name: Aurinia saxatile Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring, Fall Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial, Tall Ground Cover, Rounded and Spreading Habit, Linear Leaf Shape Features: Heirloom, Ground Cover, Fragrant, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Poor Soil Tolerant Color: Yellow Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 8-12 inches Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches Planting Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 300 mg Seeds per Pound: 500, 000 Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Basket of Gold Alyssum
When to Plant Alyssum Seeds
Plant outdoors directly after the last frost of the season or start indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost.
Where to Plant Alyssum Seeds
Plant in full sun where available (6-8 hours of sun per day), Alyssum will tolerate partial shade (4-6 hours of sun per day). Plant in well-draining, acidic soils. Alyssum is tolerant of rocky and sandy soils. Grows well on slopes and in rocky garden environments that may not suitable for other landscape plants.
How to Plant Alyssum Seeds
Lightly press 4-8 seeds into the surface of the soil no deeper than a 1/8th of an inch. Seeds should not be buried, as exposing seeds to sunlight is needed for germination. Alyssum is a spreading plant, keep 6-8 inches apart for best results.
How to Care for Alyssum
Alyssum is a low-maintenance plant. Water sparingly but deeply. Alyssum roots do best when allowed to dry out a bit between waterings, particularly in a partial shade environment. Consistently damp or soggy soil will make the plant prone to root rot. Particularly hot summers may require more frequent watering as needed. Light pruning and deadheading of the plant can allow for an additional flush of bloom throughout the season. Despite being annuals, Alyssum will self-sow and return each year.
-
Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
Product Reviews
Review
Seelings
These have taken well and looks to be an abundant success.
The following item(s) have been added to your basket:
Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold Aurinia saxatile
Continue Shopping View CartYou May Also Like:
-
Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
Helianthus annuus -
Zinnia Seeds - California Giants
Zinnia elegans