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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Grow in moist but well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- hanging basket
- Prairie planting
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Trim after flowering to maintain compact plants
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and occasionally caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to club root
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