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Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 10 - 16 Inches
  • Mature Width 24 - 36 Inches
  • Use as a Spiller in containers

Blushing Princess Sweet Alyssum Lobularia hybrid is one of the most adaptable, and delicately fragrant additions to any garden. The narrow green leaves are hidden under a cascade of tiny lavender blooms. Sweet alyssum’s soft, trailing ground cover accentuates its cottage garden beauty. Short in stature, at a height of 10-16 inches, this sweet alyssum can stand alone or compliment any garden or container all season long.

Sweet alyssum versatility can’t be beat! Not only is it pleasing to the eyes, but its sweet aroma attracts butterflies to your door. Blushing Princess Ⓡ Sweet Alyssum will soften borders by spilling into a walkway or used to enliven a rock garden. It is a great addition as a bedding plant by creating a carpet of blooms. Even sweet alyssum can be used in a container as an excellent spiller.

Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum Care

Blushing Princess Sweet Alyssum is very easy to maintain. No deadheading is needed. If planting it in the landscape, only fertilize or add compost once a year. If it is planted in a container, fertilize with a slow release fertilizer and add a water soluble fertilizer in midsummer to keep it looking good. It can take a range of sun from full to part sun, so a minimum of 4 hours is needed. It will adapt to average soil, but it does prefer to be kept in a larger container. The reasoning for a larger container is more to help support its larger root system and water demands. In times of drought, Blushing Princess Ⓡ Sweet Alyssum may show signs of drought stress. It will easily bounce back once rehydrated, so it prefers evenly wet soil.

Typically, sweet alyssum is a hardy annual in zones 8 and below. In warmer zones, 9 to 11, it is perennial. In most cases, this plant will continuously bloom outside from early spring into a fall or winter hard frost, depending on the zone it is planted in.

Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum Spacing

When planting in a container, sweet alyssum should be arranged closer to the edge of the pot to help create a cascading effect. A minimum container size is 12 inches, but a larger size would be preferable. Space sweet alyssum an average of 6 inches from other plants in the container.

Used as bedding plants in the landscape, ensure 18 to 24 inches between plants and consider it will spread up to 36 inches.

Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
Plant Type: Annual
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Mature Height: 10 - 16 Inches
Mature Spread: 24 - 36 Inches
Mature Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Trailing
Flower Color(s): Green
Flower Description: Small, White, Star-shaped with Lavender Overtones and Purple Eyes
Bloom Period: Mid-spring to Mid-fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Grayish-Green
Foliage Description: Small, Narrow, Arranged Oppositely
Seasonal Interest: 4 Season Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Pest, Diseases
Tolerates: Temperature
Attracts: Butterflies
Uses: Container, Hanging Baskets, Landscape
Features: Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer, Fragrant, Deadheading Not Necessary, Pollinator Attractor
Brand: Proven Winners
Common Name: Blushing Princess® Sweet Alyssum
Other Name(s): Sweet Alyssum with Purple Eyes, Sweet Alyssum White with Lavender Eyes
Scientific Name: Lobularia hybrid 'INLBUBLUPR' USPP 24,516, Can 4,779
SKU:
LOBBPP45

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.