How to grow Evergreen Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens

Full Sun
OR
Partial Sun
Very Low

Tolerates wide range of conditions and soils. Can be sheared if it starts looking ratty to rejuvenate. For compact plant, shear after blooming otherwise prune out ragged growth in late winter.

Transplanting Evergreen candytuft

After danger of frost has passed. Can be propagated from cuttings taken after blooming. Plant 12" apart.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Evergreen candytuft is a very hardy plant.

How long does Evergreen candytuft take to grow?

These estimates for how long Evergreen candytuft takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Evergreen candytuft to germinate?: 6 days
Average 6 days | Min 6 days | Max 8 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Evergreen candytuft?: + days
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Days to Maturity How long until Evergreen candytuft is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 267 days
Average 267 days | Min 267 days | Max 267 days (2)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Evergreen candytuft?: = days

Evergreen candytuft Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin sempervirens meaning “evergreen” The botanical epithet is from the Latin virens meaning “green”

Other names for Evergreen candytuft

Evergreen candytuft

Iberis sempervirens L.