
Dhara Seeds
Candytuft Empress White Seeds
1499
Estimated delivery between March 27 and March 30.
- Product Description:
- Add a touch of elegance to your garden with Candytuft 'Empress White'. Known for its stunning, pure white flowers and rich fragrance, this variety creates a beautifully clean, sophisticated look. Perfect for borders, containers, or rock gardens, 'Empress White' thrives in full sun and provides continuous blooms in early spring to summer, attracting pollinators and enhancing the overall charm of your garden.
- Features:
- Pure White Blossoms: The pristine white flowers create a clean, elegant contrast against lush green foliage, brightening up your garden.
- Fragrant Blooms: The sweet, honey-like fragrance attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
- Compact and Hardy: A low-growing, perennial plant that is resilient and easy to maintain, ideal for small spaces or garden borders.
- Long-Lasting: Blooms profusely from late spring into early summer, adding continuous beauty to your garden for months.
- Low-Maintenance: Perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners, it thrives in well-drained soil with minimal care.
- Specifications:
- Plant Type: Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
- Color: Pure white flowers with green foliage
- Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 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 inches (30 cm) apart
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Uses: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, containers, and small garden beds, providing long-lasting color and fragrance.
- Growing Tips:
- Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly in the ground after the last frost date or start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, but allow for good drainage, as too much moisture can cause rot.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and keep the plant tidy.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer once a year to promote strong growth, especially in nutrient-depleted soil.