Seed Needs Heirloom Alyssum Seed Packets | Basket of Gold, Royal Carpet, Dwarf Pink & Carpet of Snow

Seed Needs Heirloom Alyssum Collection

Enhance sunny beds, rock gardens, and container displays with a curated quartet of alyssum seeds from Seed Needs. This heirloom collection combines Basket of Gold, Royal Carpet, Dwarf Pink, and Carpet of Snow in one convenient seed-packet set. Sourced for freshness and stored in a climate controlled facility, these seeds are designed for reliable emergence when sowed as directed. Alyssum is often grown as an annual in many regions, offering a compact, spreading habit, delicate foliage, and a profuse bloom that can brighten landscapes from summer into fall. The plants also work well as a ground cover in beds and borders, and they tend to attract beneficial insects when in bloom.

What you get

• Basket of Gold — cheerful yellow blooms that brighten rock garden edges.
• Royal Carpet — compact, dense habit with rich purple blooms for color-packed borders.
• Dwarf Pink — petite rosy flowers ideal for containers and edging.
• Carpet of Snow — pristine white blooms that add contrast and brightness.

Growing benefits

• Low-growing, spreading habit makes it suitable for borders, rock gardens, hanging baskets, and ground cover.
• Aromas from alyssum blooms create a sweet, inviting scent, especially in the evenings.
• Colors span white, yellow, pink, and purple, helping you design varied color schemes.
• Easy to grow as annuals in many climates; they can behave as perennials in milder areas.
• Pollinator friendly, offering nectar to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, which supports a healthy garden ecosystem.

Planting and care tips

Direct sow when soil warms and is slightly dry. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established, alyssum tends to be forgiving and can tolerate short dry spells.

Seed Needs quality and packaging

• Seed Needs seeds are chosen for the current and upcoming growing seasons and stored in a temperature controlled facility to maintain freshness.
• Each packet includes sowing instructions and a compact illustration of the variety on a 3.5 by 5 inch card.
• Open pollinated and heirloom seeds are common in this collection, with GMO-free options prioritized.
• Germination is typically strong when sowing is done correctly, with visible results in days to weeks depending on conditions.