100+ Pcs Candytuft Umbellata Mixed Color Flower Seeds- Annual for sun-IBERIS-FL305

Candytuft  is an easy and fast-growing plant. It has it's "roots" in Spain, or Iberia as it was once called. Candytuft is actually a small, evergreen bush. Its small, compact growth and tolerance of poor soil, makes it popular in rock gardens. Fragrant tufts of candy-like red, white and pink colored flowers bloom from summer to autumn.

There are both annual and perennial varieties.

Other Names: Iberis, Candyedge

Propagation:

Candytuft are grown from seed. Established Candytuft plants can also be propagated by cuttings or division. Plants can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area.

Sow Candytuft seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1/8" of fine soil. Space seeds or seedlings 8-10" apart.

Insect and Disease:

Candytuft have few insect and disease problems. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.

Season & Zone

Exposure: Full sun – some afternoon shade is appreciated

Zone: 1-10

Timing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date, around early to mid-February on the coast. Or direct sow outdoors from your last date, every two weeks into July for a continuous bloom period. Seeds should germinate in 10-20 days. Ideal soil temperature for germination: 21-30°C (70-85°F).

Starting

If starting indoors, use peat or coir pots and bottom heat. Only cover seed by a couple of millimeters (1/8″) of soil. Transplant out after last frost at 15-30cm (6-12″) apart.

Growing

Iberis does not respond well to transplanting or being moved. Direct sowing may be simplest. Choose any well-drained garden soil with a neutral pH range of 6.0-7.0. Trim plants lightly after flowering to encourage a second bloom. Iberis may self sow.

Growing Tips:

Candytuft plants are very easy to grow. They prefer full to partial sun and a well drained soil.

Candytuft grows well in average or poor soils, and tolerate dry soil conditions.The like alkaline soils.

Candyturft flowers are perfect for rock gardens. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.

Candytuft grows 1-15 inches tall.

Perennial varieties should be mulched over winter to protect them from extreme cold. In the spring, prune back stems to about 4" to promote lusher, fuller grow