
Dhara Seeds
Candytuft Dwarf Fairy Mixed Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between Mars 27 and Mars 30.
- Product Description:
- Enhance your garden with the charming Candytuft 'Dwarf Fairy Mixed' – a beautiful collection of compact, vibrant blooms in an array of colors. Perfect for edging, containers, or small garden spaces, this dwarf variety brings delicate, fragrant flowers and lush green foliage, creating a joyful and colorful display in early spring through summer.
- Features:
- Vibrant Color Mix: Features a charming mix of pure white, pink, and purple flowers, creating a lively contrast against its green foliage.
- Compact Growth: A dwarf variety that stays small, making it ideal for borders, containers, or rock gardens.
- Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy sweet-scented flowers that attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
- Long-Lasting Flowers: Blooms prolifically, lasting for several weeks in early spring to summer.
- Easy to Grow: Low-maintenance and hardy, perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.
- Specifications:
- Plant Type: Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
- Color: White, pink, and purple flowers
- Height: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm)
- Spread: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
- Season: Blooms from late spring to early summer
- Hardiness: Annual; reseeds in USDA zones 5-9
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) deep
- Spacing: 6 inches (15 cm) apart
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Uses: Ideal for edging, ground covers, containers, and rock gardens, providing continuous color in small spaces.
- Growing Tips:
- Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 4-6 weeks before your average frost date.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning: Regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a neat appearance.
- Fertilization: Fertilize sparingly, as this plant thrives in slightly poor soil conditions.