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Iberis sempervirens
Evergreen Candytuft
Brassicaceae
Height
15 - 20 cm
Flower colour
white
Flowering time
June
Foliage colour
dark green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
sensitive to winter wet
Plant range
S-Europe
Iberis is a genus of around 50 species in the Brassicaceae, most of which are native to regions around the Mediterranean. Those species that can be grown here in Iceland are well suited to rock gardens as they need very sharp drainage and full sun.
Propagation:
Basal cuttings in spring.
Seed - sown March.
Seed just covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Rock garden plant that needs sharp drainage.
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