Iberis sempervirens ‘Snow Cone’
$11.99
Snow Cone Candytuft forms compact evergreen mounds covered with dense white flowers in spring.
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Description
Dense white spring flowers spread across the compact evergreen mounds of Iberis sempervirens Snow Cone, making a clean edge for gravel gardens, paths, and containers.
Plant it in full sun and sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil. Let the surface dry slightly between waterings, trim lightly after flowering, and avoid leaving the crown in wet soil.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 10 in |
| Flowering months | April, May |
| Synonyms | Iberis sempervirens 'Snow Cone', Iberis sempervirens Ibcom, Iberis sempervirens Pottburri, Iberis sempervirens Snow Cone (Ibcom) |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former, Compact |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Edging Plant, Container Planting |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil. Water after planting, then let the surface dry slightly between irrigations. Trim lightly after flowering to keep the mound compact. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Snow Cone Candytuft |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23046480, ZIBESNQT |
| Usps | |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood stem cuttings after flowering and keep the rooting medium lightly moist. |
| Pests | Watch for slugs, snails, and caterpillars. |
| Diseases | Wet soil can lead to crown rot; leaf spots, mildew, rust, and botrytis may occasionally occur. |
| Pruning | Trim lightly after flowering to keep the mound compact. |
| Hazardous information | Sap may irritate skin; wash exposed skin after handling. |
| Watering instructions | Water after planting, then let the soil surface dry slightly between irrigations. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering. |
| Common Name | Snow Cone™ Candytuft |