Candytuft Empress White

Candytuft Empress White — variety description

Candytuft Empress White (Iberis amara) is an annual flower of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Iberis is a perennial, winter-hardy plant.

Used for rock gardens.

It grows to a height of up to 30cm. and a width of 30-40cm.

Flowers from April to July.

Iberis is an undemanding border flower with umbels in white, pink and purple — fragrant and good for bees.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 92%
• Pack size: 1 g
• Seed origin: Denmark
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: April – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Candytuft Empress White

Candytuft Empress White seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in April – July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Candytuft Empress White

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in March - April. Loves sunny places, but also does well in partial shade. Water moderately. Prefers well-drained, slightly clayey soil. Feeding with mineral fertilisers is recommended.

Sow directly from April; for continuous flowering, sow in several batches.

Flowering and uses

Suitable for borders and rock gardens.

Frequently asked questions

When should Candytuft Empress White be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.