candytuft 'Snowflake'

Also known as: candytuft 'Schneeflocke'

Snowflake' is a compact evergreen sub-shrub to 25cm tall, with narrow, dark green leaves and short racemes of small white flowers in late spring and early summer

candytuft 'Snowflake'

Scientific classification

Species
candytuft 'Snowflake' (Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake')
Genus
Iberis
Family
Brassicaceae
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Toxicity
Shrubs
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of candytuft 'Snowflake'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of candytuft 'Snowflake'

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candytuft 'Snowflake' care guide

Water regularly in first year, tolerate mild drought once established
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Water regularly in first year, tolerate mild drought once established

Fertilizing

Light balanced granular feed once yearly at early spring bud break

Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness

Propagation

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

Growing

Grows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls. Can spread

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Prone to slugs, snails and caterpillars

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