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Shrubs
Iberis sempervirens 'Appen-Etz'
candytuft 'Appen-Etz'
A spreading, evergreen sub-shrub, to 30cm tall, with oblong to egg-shaped dark green leaves. Dense clusters of white flowers are borne in flat heads, up to 7cm across, from spring to 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–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
Unresolved
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
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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