Botanical name
Iberis sempervirens
Other names
Iberis commutata, Perennial candytuft, Edging candytuft, Evergreen candytuft, Garrex's candytuft
Genus
Species
I. sempervirens - I. sempervirens is a low evergreen shrub with narrow, dark- green leaves and white flowerheads from late spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
COLOUR
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact habit.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Iberis sempervirens (Perennial candytuft) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Hanging baskets, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in any well drained soil. Will tolerate poor soils. Can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered