Growing Non-GMO Iberis Whiteout Flower Seeds

For earliest blooming, start Whiteout iberis seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before the final frost and transplant once there are two sets of true leaves. Whiteout seeds will germinate within 14-21 days with full lighting. If transplanting outside, harden off seedlings into a sunny spot in the garden or an equally bright place indoors. Seeds can also be sown directly in the fall in warmer winters for early spring color. Plant 2-3 Whiteout iberis seeds 0.25 inch deep and 6-15 inch apart in average, medium moist, and well-drained soil in full sun. Candytuft is drought tolerant, but is susceptible to water-related issues if not properly ventilated. Whiteout iberis will thrive with shade and deadheading to prolong vigor into the long summer months.

Prune Candytuft back by 1/3rd after blooming to prevent legginess and encourage lots of flowers. Water regularly (weekly or more, depending on your location) while the plants are getting established. Once Iberis has some deep roots, it can usually persist without supplemental watering except during a drought. In zone 8, this plant can tolerate some partial shade; otherwise, it is a full-sun plant. In zone 3, mulch the plants heavily in preparation for wintertime to protect the roots. It is considered a semi-evergreen plant and will only defoliate and go into dormancy during harsh winters (zone 3). Fertilization is not required for this plant to thrive, but it can encourage plentiful blooms. If desired, use a slow-release option with lower nitrogen and higher phosphorus (the first number should be lower, and the second should be higher). Follow the package directions.

Iberis Whiteout in the Flower Garden

These Whiteout Iberis flowers are deer-resistant and pollinator friendly! In flower gardens, candytuft is a great ground cover, providing beautiful white blooms but also shielding the bare earth between other plants from weeds.

Landscape Use of Iberis Whiteout

Whiteout Iberis is a beautiful ground cover; to encourage them to fill in quickly, plant them 6” apart. Because it does not require much water once established, it can also be a wonderful addition to xeriscapes that are aimed at reducing watering needs of a landscape.

About Iberis Whiteout Garden Seeds

In regions where the plant totally dies back each winter (zone 3), trim the stems back after the first frost has killed the leaves, leaving only 3-4 inches.

Iberis can also be known as Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft, Perennial Candytuft.

Use candytuft in fresh cut arrangements as a short, filler flower to help larger blooms pop!

Iberis is toxic when ingested to humans, cats, dogs, and livestock.

Iberis sempervirens, or most commonly known as Candytuft, is native to Southern Europe and thrives as a perennial in the warmer Mediterranean influenced winters similar to thyme. The genus Iberis earns its name from the Iberian Peninsula of Southern Europe (Spain and Portugal), where it is found to grow naturally. The specific epithet sempervirens is a combination of two Latin words meaning “forever” and ‘'green”.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"Iberis or Candytuft in the landscape reminds me of a perfect cross between alyssum and lobelia, but perennial! The papery white blooms on the delicate foliage with a sprawling habit is simply sensational for flower beds and potted arrangements."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Iberis Whiteout Seeds Per Package:

• 25 seed Packet
• 100 seeds - Wholesale
• 1000 seeds - Bulk

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