About
This bushy annual to 25cm in height, with a profusion of sweetly scented lilac-purple or deep purple flowers in summer.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
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
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Clip over after flowering to encourage further blooms
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in late spring
Pest resistanceSlugs and flea beetles may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews, club root and white blister