Candytuft seeds - Flower Plant

Candytuft seeds produce compact flowering plants known for their dense clusters of small blooms and neat mounding growth habit. These ornamental flowers are widely grown in flower beds, borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and container plantings. Candytuft provides a profusion of flowers during the blooming season, creating attractive ground coverage and edging displays. The plants perform well in sunny locations and adapt to a variety of well-drained soils. Their compact size and extended flowering period make them suitable for landscape borders, pollinator gardens, and low-growing ornamental plantings.

Features

• Produces dense clusters of small ornamental flowers
• Suitable for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, and containers
• Compact mounding growth habit ideal for edging plantings
• Provides seasonal color and attractive ground coverage
• Adaptable to a variety of well-drained soil conditions
• Suitable for cottage gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Performs well in sunny garden locations
• Commonly used in low-growing ornamental garden displays

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Iberis umbellata
• Common Name (US): Candytuft
• Seed Type / Variety: Flower Seed
• Growth Habit: Compact Mounding Annual
• USDA Zones: 3-9
• Planting Season: Spring, Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Spring or Fall
• Sowing Months: North: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct; South: Feb-Apr, Oct-Nov; Mild Regions: Mar-May, Sep-Nov
• Germination: 10-20 days at 18-21°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 8-16 in tall, 8-12 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches**