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Alyssum Golden Spring

Scientific Name : Alyssum wulfenianum

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)

Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring

Plant Habit : Spreading

Characteristics : Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Frost Tolerant

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Height : 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Winter-hardy Alyssum is deer and rabbit resistant.

Idea & Tips : Plant in sunny location with well-drained soils.
Fertilize monthly.
Trim spent blooms after blooming is completed.

Grower Information : Exciting season extender brings a fresh class of “WOW” to the early-Spring flowering group.

The first vegetative Alyssum of this species, with the largest flowers of its class.
Easy-to-grow, heat-loving, pest-free, hardy perennial.
Evergreen foliage.

'Golden Spring'

Protection Information : PP25,710

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80-1.0 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  500 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Recommended. Soft pinch. Lower nodes may become inactive.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  35-42 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  This Alyssum requires light mist and soil moisture. Can be rooted under a dome or tent. Do not over-mist.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Yes
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Recommended
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  None noted
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: stick week 30-35 Rooted: plant week 35-40
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Unrooted: stick week 26-32 Rooted: plant week 31-36
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Unrooted: stick week 22-26 Rooted: plant week 27-31
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  April to May

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