About
A compact and low-growing, bushy annual or short-lived perennial, grown for its tiny, white, honey-scented flowers, which are borne in rounded clusters throughout summer. A good plant to attract pollinating insects.
About the genus
Lobularia can be annuals or perennials, of low spreading habit, with simple leaves and short terminal racemes of 4-petalled, fragrant flowers in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Native toMediterranean, Canary Islands
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningClip over after the first flush of blooms to encourage further flowering
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in situ in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, clubroot and white blister
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and flea beetles