Iberis 'Masterpiece'PBR
candytuft 'Masterpiece'
'Masterpiece' is an evergreen, mound-forming sub-shrub, to 30cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves. In spring and summer this cultivar bears masses of flower clusters; each cluster is up to 7.5cm in diameter and comprises pure white flowers with a pale pink centre and yellow stamens
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–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
Thrives in poor, well-drained soils in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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