CANDYTUFT MIX is a annual iberis. This is a very easy to grow from seed. Germination to flowers in about 60 days. Forms mounds about 8" to 10"tall. A small, tough plant with white, pink and purple flowers tinged with pink. Likes dry soil, hates dampness. Glossy green leaves and the familiar cluster of snow-white flowers, often tinged with pink or purple, candytuft is another wildflower that was taken into gardens centuries ago. It has a long herbal history and was considered a cure for rheumatism in colonial America. Candytuft is a member of the mustard family, thus 4 petals per flower. 200+ seeds per order.

 

Species - iberis umbellata.

Life Cycle - Annual

Sun - Full / Part

Planting Time - Spring, soil temp 65F+.

SOW - 1/16" deep, about 2" apart. Cover lightly. Keep moist.

Germination - 14-21 days.

Thin to 8".

Water - Medium to light. Can't tolerate damp conditions.

Fertilizer- Light if needed.

Height - 8" to 12".

Width - 8"

Flowers - white, pink, purple. 

Blooms- Summer

Notes - Annual candytuft can't tolerate damp, shady conditions.