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Whiteout iberis seeds grow cool-hardy evergreens that thrive perennially in a variety of temperate and moderate winters across North America. 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Whiteout Iberis (Candytuft) Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIberis sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft, Perennial Candytuft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e For earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14 – 21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd year maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 – 15”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrub with a 6 – 15” cascading spread of 2” clustered blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense alpine white clusters stemmed in rich branching greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14 – 21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color. Plant 2 – 3 Whiteout iberis seeds ¼” deep and 6 – 15” apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails. Candytuft iberis seeds are herbaceous perennials that mature in their 2nd year as 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrubs with a 6 – 15” spread of branching 2” clustered blooms in alpine white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIberis sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e, or most commonly known as Candytuft, is native to southern Europe and thrives as a perennial in the warmer Mediterranean influenced winters similar to thyme. The genus \u003cem\u003eIberis\u003c\/em\u003e earns it name from the Iberian Peninsula of southern Europe (Spain and Portugal), where it is found to grow naturally. 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Whiteout Candytuft seeds promise a year round touch of southern Europe and the Mediterranean in your home and garden. Iberis is easy to grow from seed and a delicate favorite for fresh cut arrangements, baskets, and bouquets. Whiteout Candytuft seeds grow hardy branching 6 – 12” tall iberis plants with elegant clusters of leafy, papery blooms in vivid alpine white. 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If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2nd year maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 – 15”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrub with a 6 – 15” cascading spread of 2” clustered blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium moist, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/Pests\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense alpine white clusters stemmed in rich branching greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14 – 21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color. Plant 2 – 3 Whiteout iberis seeds ¼” deep and 6 – 15” apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails. Candytuft iberis seeds are herbaceous perennials that mature in their 2nd year as 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrubs with a 6 – 15” spread of branching 2” clustered blooms in alpine white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIberis sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e, or most commonly known as Candytuft, is native to southern Europe and thrives as a perennial in the warmer Mediterranean influenced winters similar to thyme. The genus \u003cem\u003eIberis\u003c\/em\u003e earns it name from the Iberian Peninsula of southern Europe (Spain and Portugal), where it is found to grow naturally. The specific epithet \u003cem\u003esempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e is a combination of two Latin words meaning “forever” and “green”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}
Growing Whiteout Iberis (Candytuft) Garden Seeds
- Taxonomy: Iberis sempervirens
- Other Names: Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft, Perennial Candytuft
- Seed Type: Perennial
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: For earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14 – 21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color.
- Days to Maturity: 2nd year maturity
- Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8
- Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep
- Plant Spacing: 6 – 15”
- Growth Habit: 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrub with a 6 – 15” cascading spread of 2” clustered blooms
- Soil Preference: Average, medium moist, well-drained
- Light Preference: Full sun
- Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails.
- Color: Dense alpine white clusters stemmed in rich branching greens
For earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10 – 12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14 – 21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden, or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color. Plant 2 – 3 Whiteout iberis seeds ¼” deep and 6 – 15” apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Candytuft is drought tolerant but avoid overhead watering to minimize wetting foliage as Whiteout iberis seeds are susceptible to molds, mildews, rust, leaf spots, and rot if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months. Potential insect problems include aphids, spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, whitefly, slugs and snails. Candytuft iberis seeds are herbaceous perennials that mature in their 2nd year as 6 – 12” tall semi-dwarfed shrubs with a 6 – 15” spread of branching 2” clustered blooms in alpine white.
Iberis sempervirens, or most commonly known as Candytuft, is native to southern Europe and thrives as a perennial in the warmer Mediterranean influenced winters similar to thyme. The genus Iberis earns it name from the Iberian Peninsula of southern Europe (Spain and Portugal), where it is found to grow naturally. The specific epithet sempervirens is a combination of two Latin words meaning “forever” and “green”.
