Candytuft collection for rockeries - Iberis

The collection consists of 3 plants:

- x 1 Iberis sempervirens: the botanical species with white flowers, native to the Mediterranean region. This plant sometimes blooms as early as late March, depending on the region.

- x 1 Iberis 'Absolutely Amethyst' ('Ib2401'): a unique horticultural variety with violet spring flowering. It usually blooms 4 weeks after the white-flowered varieties.

- x 1 Iberis sempervirens Pink Ice®: a selection that forms small two-colour, pale pink with a darker center, clusters in April-May.

Plant them in well-drained soil, in full sun, or in pots on a terrace to complement taller plants. Iberis forms cushions not exceeding 15 cm in height and 40 to 50 cm in width. Plant them 40 cm apart to achieve a beautiful coverage in 2-3 years. Count 5 to 6 plants per square metre. Their small, evergreen leaves are an elegant glossy dark green, and their nectariferous flowering attracts many pollinating insects.

The Silver Baskets in this collection create pastel spots in rocky areas where the soil is shallow. They can be planted between the stones of a rock garden, on a sun-exposed slope, or at the front of a raised bed (a 20 cm difference in elevation is sufficient). Above walls, these small perennials are fabulous. They also work well in balcony planters. To accompany them, consider, for example, rock cresses that bloom at the same time, as well as small creeping sedums with colorful foliage (Sedum 'Chocolate Ball', Sedum 'Lemon Ball', etc.). By adding bloody cranesbills, you can extend the flowering period until summer.