Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy'
Evergreen Candytuft
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Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Description
Profusion of flowers in pink, rose, carmine, lavender, purple and white. Compact, uniform plants. Easy to grow for beds, edgings or rock gardens. Height 8". GARDEN HINTS: Best where summers are cool and soil is well drained. Grow as an annual. Where winters are mild, sow seed in early autumn.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Blooming
In the summertime, rounded clusters of four-petaled flowers open on short stems holding them above the foliage. They are sometimes fragrant, and you can promote continued blooming by deadheading.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Growth
Candytufts can be annuals, perennials, or subshrubs. They have simple, small leaves and form a small round bush when not flowering. They prefer full sun in the spring, but some shade in the summer.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Planting
Sow seeds of annuals outdoor after danger of frost. From zone 8 south, they can be sown in late summer or early fall. Or sow seeds indoors in individual pots 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Germinate in 2-3 weeks at 65-70F. Sow new crops every 2 weeks until midsummer for continued bloom.
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Interesting facts
The name candytuft comes from an ancient name for the island of Crete, Candia, whereas the name Iberis refers to the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
Evergreen Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Dwarf Fairy') - Soil and irrigation
They thrive in alkaline, fast draining soils. Dolomite or lime may help these plants.
