candytuft seeds – Iberis Gibraltarica

Bring the striking beauty of Iberis gibraltarica to your garden with these hardy, long-blooming perennial flower seeds. Known for their bright white clusters of blooms, this classic rock garden plant is perfect for borders, rockeries, and container planting. Its low-maintenance growth habit and long flowering period make it ideal for gardeners seeking charm and elegance in a compact plant.

Features:

• Heirloom Iberis gibraltarica variety

• Produces striking white flower clusters

• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Long bloom period attracts pollinators

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (May–June)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil

• Zones: USDA hardiness zones 5–9

• Planting Season: Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after last frost

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

1. Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Lightly cover seeds with soil and keep moist. Germination occurs in 14–21 days.

2. Transplanting: Once seedlings are strong and frost risk has passed, transplant outdoors with 12–18 inches spacing.

3. Direct Sowing: Sow seeds outdoors in prepared soil after the last frost for best results.

4. Care Tips: Water consistently to maintain evenly moist soil. Remove spent flowers to encourage extended blooming and maintain plant vigor.