
Dhara Seeds
Candytuft Gibraltar Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between 三月 27 and 三月 30.
- Product Description:
- Bring a bold pop of color to your garden with Candytuft 'Gibraltar'. Known for its vibrant, deep purple-red flowers and lush green foliage, this variety stands out as a striking focal point in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Offering a compact size and easy care, ‘Gibraltar’ is perfect for creating a dramatic, long-lasting garden display that attracts pollinators.
- Features:
- Vibrant Purple-Red Blooms: Gorgeous clusters of deep purple-red flowers brighten up any space, offering a rich color contrast in your garden.
- Fragrant Flowers: The sweet scent of 'Gibraltar' Candytuft attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a great pollinator-friendly plant.
- Compact Growth: A dwarf, low-maintenance variety that’s perfect for small spaces, containers, and borders.
- Long-Lasting Blooms: A profuse bloomer, it produces color from late spring into early summer, adding continuous beauty to your garden.
- Tolerant and Hardy: Grows easily in a variety of soil types and thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Specifications:
- Plant Type: Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
- Color: Purple-red flowers with green foliage
- Height: 8-10 inches (20-25 cm)
- Spread: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
- Season: Blooms from late spring to early summer
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-9
- Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) deep
- Spacing: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm) apart
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Uses: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, container gardens, and flower beds, adding vibrant color and texture to small or larger gardens.
- Growing Tips:
- Direct Sowing: Plant seeds outdoors after the last frost date or start indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date for earlier blooms.
- Watering: Keep soil moist, but ensure good drainage, as ‘Gibraltar’ prefers slightly dry to average moisture levels.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and maintain a neat, tidy appearance.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage healthy growth.