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Shrubs
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'
candytuft 'Snowflake'
'Snowflake' is a compact evergreen sub-shrub to 25cm tall, with narrow, dark green leaves and short racemes of small white flowers in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Iberis can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with narrow leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls. Can spread
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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