When to plant sweet alyssum in Hampden
- Sow in trays: early Feb to mid MarHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: mid Mar to mid AprHampden area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprHampden area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to mid AprHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in trays: late Aug to early SepHampden area, humid subtropical
- Sow in the ground: early Oct to early OctHampden area, humid subtropical
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to early OctHampden area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to early OctHampden area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Hampden. 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.