Candytuft. A spreading evergreen subshrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers occasionally flushed lilac in late spring to early summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Iberis sempervirens
A spreading evergreen subshrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers occasionally flushed lilac in late spring to early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Iberis |
|---|---|
| Species | sempervirens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Candytuft |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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