White Knight® sweet alyssum Lobularia hybrid
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8 - 12 Inches12 - 16 Inches24 - 30 Inches20cm - 30cm30cm - 41cm61cm - 76cmFeatures
Large clusters of beautifully fragrant, white blooms that attract beneficial insects completely envelop this sweet alyssum all season. Since it doesn’t set seed and is very heat tolerant, you can count on seeing blooms from spring all the way until frost. Compared to Snow Princess®, this plant is smaller overall with a more rounded, less trailing shape. It grows well in the landscape, hanging baskets, window boxes and upright containers.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerLong BloomingFall InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmTrails Up To:12 Inches 30cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:24 - 30 Inches 61cm - 76cmFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:whiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:TrailingContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Planting To Hard FrostHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Great in landscapes and containers
Maintenance Notes:No dead-heading necessary for continuous bloom.
White Knight is cold tolerant and heat tolerant. He is also a "heavy drinker" and will prefer evenly moist soil. It will be quick to show drought stress, but should bounce back quickly once re-hydrated. In a hanging basket you should be prepared to water often, maybe more than once a day during warm weather. Plants are easier to keep moist when planted in large planters. Due to water needs White Knight is ideal for use in larger planters. In containers an application of continuous release fertilizer at planting is best. To help maximize performance use applications of a well-balanced water-soluble fertilizer (according to package directions) starting in mid-summer.
White Knight will also perform well in the landscape where she will function as an annual, full sun, groundcover.
While plants shouldn't need to be trimmed back, if the plant is taking over your walkway or is looking less than the best a trim can be administered at anytime. Use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears as needed.
A yearly application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
The collection of Lobularia from Proven Winners® has quickly gained in popularity since being introduced in recent years. These plants continue to win awards for their unique tolerance to heat and their extended season performance.
White Knight® Lobularia hybrid 'INLBUWHIGT' USPPAF, Can PBRAF -
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