Basket Of Gold - 500 Seeds Alyssum Saxatile Aurinia Saxatilis Rockery Flower

BASKET OF GOLD (Alyssum saxatile Aurinia Saxatilis) Basket of Gold, a type of creeping alyssum, is native to sunny areas of central & southern Europe, especially the Mediterranean region. Though described by Linnaeus in 1753, it can be traced to earlier times. in medieval folk medicine, this flower was called madwort because of the belief that it would cure insanity & rabies. Legend has it that wearing a sprig of this flower will dispel anger from others. Because of its low, cascading growth & preference for dry & rocky ground, Basket of Gold makes a popular choice for rock gardens, paths, or dry slopes. SOWING Season: Perennial Height: 6 - 12 / 15-30 cm Position: full sun Water: Dry Ideal for: ground cover, alpine & rockery, wildlife gardens, low maintenance garden Sow alyssum saxatile seeds from late January to July at 15-18C (60-65F), on the surface of a good quality seed compost & gently firm down. Keep the soil damp but not wet & do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag until after germination, which usually takes 10-30 days. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant & grow them on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors. Acclimatise alyssum plants to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out in autumn or early spring, at a distance of 45cm (18) apart in full sun on fertile, particularly well drained soil. Basket Of Gold - 500 Seeds Alyssum Saxatile Aurinia Saxatilis Rockery Flower