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Iberis- (Perennial Candytuft)
Iberis sempervirens
'Snowflake' |
Iberis is one of the basic ingredients of the non-specialist rock
garden. The popular forms are evergreen, hardy and easy to grow. In late
spring the plant is covered with flat clusters of white flowers. Each has
the four-petalled arrangement of the Cabbage family, but there are two long
petals and two short ones. Iberis does need room to spread-it is best grown
where it can tumble over rocks, spread over paving or grow down a wall. Dead-head
regularly in order to extend the flowering period.
VARIETIES:
I.
sempervirens
(I.semperflorens) is the popular one - height 9 in., spread 2 ft., flowering period
May-June with a second flush in autumn if the summer has been warm. The flat
clusters of flowers are about 2 in. across. It is better to grow a named
variety rather then the species.
'Snowflake' (10 in.) is considered the best- where space is a problem choose
the more compact
'Little
Gem' (4 in.) or
pygmaea (3 in.). If you want an unusual Iberis, there are
I.
saxatile (4 in., tiny leaves, white flowers) and
I.
gibraltarica (9 in., white or lilac
flowers).
SITE
& SOIL:
Any well-drained soil - thrives best in full sun.
PROPAGATION:
Plant stem cuttings in a cold frame in summer.
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