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Herbaceous PerennialShrubs

Iberis sempervirens 'Whiteout'
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An evergreen, mound-forming, woody-based perennial or sub-shrub to around 30cm high, with narrow, glossy green leaves. Masses of rounded clusters of small white flowers with tiny yellow centres are produced from late spring to early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, 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. Will not tolerate waterlogging

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and sometimes caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to club root

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