Candytuft, commonly known as Candytuft Flower, is a compact flowering plant valued for its dense clusters of small blossoms and low-growing, mounded habit. The plant produces narrow green foliage and abundant flower clusters that appear during the cool to mild growing season. Candytuft adapts well to garden borders, rock gardens, and container planting where its compact form provides ground coverage and seasonal color. It grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil and moderate moisture.
Features
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Low-growing flowering plant with dense clusters of small blooms
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Compact, mounded growth suitable for borders and rock gardens
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Adapted to sunny garden environments
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Suitable for container planting and edging
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Produces seasonal flowering clusters on short stems
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Iberis umbellata
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Common Name (US): Candytuft Flower
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Seed Type / Variety: Flower seeds
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Growth Habit: Low-growing annual flowering plant
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USDA Zones: 3 to 9
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Planting Season: Spring
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Growing Season: Spring through early summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 3 to 6: April to June
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Zones 7 to 9: March to May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 22 C in moist, well-drained seed starting mix
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between watering
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Mature Plant Size: 8 to 12 inches height; 10 to 12 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 8 to 10 inches between plants