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Annual BiennialBedding
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Purple White | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and occasionally caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to club root
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