
Dhara Seeds
Candytuft Iceberg Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 27 and March 30.
Product Description:
Transform your garden into a serene, elegant display with Candytuft 'Iceberg'. Featuring pristine white flowers with a refreshing look, 'Iceberg' adds a cool, calming effect to any garden. This low-growing, hardy variety is perfect for borders, containers, or as ground cover, providing a long season of vibrant blooms and delightful fragrance.
Features:
Pure White Flowers: Enjoy stunning clusters of crisp white blooms that create a fresh, clean appearance, perfect for contrasting with darker foliage or brighter flowers.
Fragrant: The sweet scent of the flowers attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, while enhancing your garden’s atmosphere.
Compact and Hardy: A low-growing variety, ideal for small spaces, edging, or rock gardens, and adaptable to various climates.
Long-Lasting Blooms: With continuous flowers in late spring to early summer, 'Iceberg' provides consistent color through the season.
Low Maintenance: This hardy plant is easy to care for, requiring little attention once established.
Specifications:
Plant Type: Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens)
Color: Crisp white flowers
Height: 6-8 inches (15-20 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: Great for rock gardens, borders, containers, or as ground cover, adding elegant white blooms to garden designs.
Growing Tips:
Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost for earlier blooms.
Watering: Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging, as good drainage is key.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms and maintain a tidy look.
Fertilization: A light feeding in early spring with a balanced fertilizer will encourage strong growth and abundant flowering.