Iberis 'Blushing White Blush' - P13

Description
The Perennial candytuft 'Schneeflocke' (Iberis sempervirens) is a flat, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial that forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April to May. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Perennial candytuft 'Schneeflocke' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * easy to care for

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Perennial candytuft 'Schneeflocke' are grey-green, lanceolate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Perennial candytuft 'Schneeflocke' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, cushion-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Perennial candytuft 'Schneeflocke' sets beautiful accents together with: Mountain knapweed.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from April to September - Pruning: In the period from July to August.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from April. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Bed edging, ground cover, rose garden