When to plant sweet alyssum in Geraldton
- Sow in trays: early Mar to mid AugGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Apr to late SepGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
- Sow in the ground: early Apr to late SepGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late SepGeraldton area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Geraldton. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A low carpet of tiny honey-scented flowers that feeds hoverflies and tiny parasitic wasps, two of the best aphid and caterpillar hunters. Edge your beds with it, or tuck it between lettuces and brassicas. Flowers most of the year in Adelaide.