Alyssum spinosum var roseum

[Lesley Cox]

That is an outstanding form of yours Luc, the very deep pink. I must remember to sniff mine when it flowers again. It's good - much like Helen's - but not so fine as yours.

[Will Itsell]

The form I grow is a medium pink form. It never sets seed as far as I can tell but I prefer cuttings anyway. 

One thing I am curious about though - do other forms actually have spines?  Mine is completely spineless.

[Lesley Cox]

Yes, they do have spines, but these only seem to be the dead growth from previous flowering stems. The spines aren't evident when the plant is in flower.

[maggiepie]

Lesley, I don't seem to have any spines on my plant.
Half of it looks like it is croaking now though
I wonder if all the rain is killing it or maybe something peed on it boohoo!!

[Lesley Cox]

While it will take quite severe drought with no problems, rain doesn't seem to bother it either so long as the drainage is OK. Maybe a good cut back now?

[maggiepie]

While it will take quite severe drought with no problems, rain doesn't seem to bother it either so long as the drainage is OK. Maybe a good cut back now?

Lesley, it's just one side of the plant that has lost its leaves, it's  very strange.
I hestitate to chop any as I have been hoping to get some seeds