Iberis sempervirens (Candytuft)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Alpine, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Spreading or Ground Hugging Plant
Colours	White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Iberis sempervirens Description

Candytuft forms attractive low growing mounds clothed in tiny green leaves, and carries masses of white blossom throughout the summer. Candytuft is suitable for edging or growing in rockeries and attracts feeding insects. 30cm tall x 60cm.

Iberis sempervirens - Cultivation Notes

This low growing alpine sub shrub flourishes in any well drained soil in full sun - being well suited to coastal / dry south facing areas. Plant in tubs or beds - it makes ideal drought tolerant edging. Avoid pruning

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Iberis sempervirens:

All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
Suitable for container growing
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Iberis sempervirens:

Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location
Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils

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