Alyssum ‘Wonderland’ – 4" Pot

Fill your garden with delicate blooms and a soft, colourful carpet of flowers with Alyssum ‘Wonderland’. This charming, low-growing plant produces abundant clusters of tiny, sweetly scented flowers above compact green foliage, creating a beautiful display throughout the growing season.

Perfect for edging garden beds, filling containers and softening the edges of mixed planters, ‘Wonderland’ Alyssum brings classic cottage-garden charm to any space. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and colour to sunny spring and summer displays.

Why You'll Like It

Abundant Blooms: Enjoy masses of delicate flowers that create a colourful, carpet-like display.

Compact, Spreading Growth: Its low-growing habit makes it ideal for borders, edging and filling gaps between taller plants.

Sweet Fragrance: Many alyssum varieties offer a light, honey-like scent that adds another layer of enjoyment to the garden.

Pollinator Friendly: The small flowers can attract beneficial pollinators, including bees, to your outdoor spaces.

Plant Details

Common Name: Alyssum
Botanical Name: Lobularia maritima ‘Wonderland’
Plant Type: Flowering annual
Pot Size: 4 inches
Flower Colour: Depends on the specific ‘Wonderland’ colour selection
Bloom Time: Spring through fall, depending on weather and growing conditions
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Mature Height: Approximately 4–8 inches
Mature Spread: Approximately 8–12 inches

Growing Information

Light Requirements: Plant in full sun for abundant flowering. Partial shade is beneficial during warmer weather.

Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, allowing excess water to drain freely. Avoid letting containers dry out completely.

Planting: Plant in well-drained soil in garden beds, borders or containers. Allow room for the plant to spread and fill in naturally.

Maintenance: Low maintenance. Trim lightly if plants become leggy or flowering slows during hot weather to encourage fresh growth.

Long-Term Care: Alyssum is generally grown as an annual in Canadian gardens. In mild conditions, it may continue flowering for an extended period, although heat can reduce blooming.

Great For

Garden borders • Container gardens • Window boxes • Hanging baskets • Rock gardens • Edging pathways • Mixed annual planters • Pollinator-friendly gardens

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Lobularia maritima

AKA

Sweet Alyssum

Light

Full Sun

Water

Alyssum ‘Wonderland’ prefers evenly moist, well-draining soil to encourage continuous blooms. Water regularly, especially during warm weather or when grown in containers. Once established, it can tolerate short dry periods, but consistent moisture helps maintain its full, colourful flower display.

Care Level

Alyssum ‘Wonderland’ is a low-maintenance, reliable bloomer that thrives with full sun to part sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering. Its compact habit and continuous flowers make it perfect for containers, borders, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

Optimal Temperature

10–24°C

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

4–8 in. tall (10–20 cm)

Mature Spread

8–12 in. wide (20–30 cm)

Deer Resistant

No

Edible

No

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No