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Alpine RockeryHerbaceous Perennial
Iberis sempervirens
perennial candytuft
A spreading evergreen sub-shrub to 30cm in height, with narrow, dark green leaves. Flowers pure white, in dense heads to 4cm in width, at first flattish, later becoming rounded, from late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1鈥�0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Iberis can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with narrow leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Europe, SW Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls. Can be invasive
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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