Noted for its large flowers and excellent branching, this evergreen candytuft is a midseason bloomer. Large white flowers over a compact mound of foliage in mid to late spring. From Darwin Perennials.
An old-time favorite, candytuft is a charming plant for perennial gardens. Because of its drought tolerance, it makes a great filler for crevices in walls or between the stones of walkways. It is also effective as edging or groundcover.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Candytuft is easily grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plan to shear these plants back by about half right after they are finished flowering in order to promote new growth and a more compact growth habit.
Height:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Mid Spring Late Spring
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Edging Ground Cover
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Candytuft is easily grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Plan to shear these plants back by about half right after they are finished flowering in order to promote new growth and a more compact growth habit.
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