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HEIGHT: 4 - 6 inches
SPREAD: 8 - 10 inches
LIGHT: Full sun to partial shade
WATER: Keep moist in well-draining soil
IN BLOOM: Spring to Frost
HARDINESS: Zones 2 - 11
TYPE: Annual
Pink Alyssum 'Easter Bonnet Deep Pink' is a compact, free-flowering annual prized for its dense clusters of vibrant, deep pink blooms and sweet honey-like fragrance. Blooming from spring until frost, this dependable variety creates colorful mounds that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its neat habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, containers, hanging baskets, rock gardens, and edging pathways, where its flowers can be enjoyed up close.
Dense clusters of rich deep pink flowers
Sweet honey fragrance
Blooms continuously from spring until frost
Excellent pollinator plant
Compact, mounding growth habit
Ideal for borders, containers, and hanging baskets
Heat tolerant once established
edging flower beds
lining walkways
filling containers
cottage and pollinator gardens
I selected 'Easter Bonnet Deep Pink' for its exceptional flower coverage, sweet fragrance, and outstanding performance in containers and garden borders. Its continuous blooms and ability to attract pollinators make it one of my favorite annuals for adding long-lasting color throughout the growing season.
Plant in full sun for the best flowering, although it will tolerate light afternoon shade
Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering
Lightly shear plants after the first heavy flush of blooms to encourage fresh growth and continuous flowering throughout the season
Fertilize occasionally during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms