Height:

8.0-10.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring Late Spring

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Candytuft is easily grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plan to shear these plants back by about half right after they are finished flowering in order to promote new growth and a more compact growth habit.

Growing Temperature:

Rooting out: 65-72° F
Growing: 55-65° F

Holding Temperature:

40-50° F outdoors

Soil PH:

5.5-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.2-1.4 pour through method

Fertility:

Needs 150-200 ppm for optimal growth.

Vernalization:

Required for 8-10 weeks for flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

Most diseases can be avoided by managing the growing environment; through proper spacing of containers, adequate air movement, humidity control, monitoring media salt levels and providing proper irrigation.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in late summer to allow enough time to bulk before dormancy. If a spring planting is desired then use bare root plants for a quick turn crop.

Moisture:

Moderate to moist.

Planting Level:

Place crown just below soil surface.

PGRs/Pinching:

Pinch 1-2 times; soft pinch at liner planting and another 4 weeks later to maintain even growth. Bare root plants do not require pinching.

Lighting:

Provide high light levels for best results.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

Fun Facts

Iberis, or candytuft, gets both of its names after the places where they orginated: Spanish (Iberia) and Crete (Candie).

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