Globe Annual Candytuft Seeds
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HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in fall for the earliest blooms, or after the last spring frost for early summer bloom. Plant more every several weeks for continuous flowers. Though these Iberis Umbellata plants do not respond well to transplanting, they can also be started indoors in peat pots; sow just below the surface of the soil, keeping it evenly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F. Germination usually occurs within 15-20 days.
Growing: Keep these plants well watered but not soggy; they can tolerate short periods of drought, and grow best in well drained soil. They also grow well in poor or sandy soil. Though they do not grow well in shade, they also prefer cooler temperatures and may die back in the heat of summer. They develop quickly, blooming 5-6 weeks after germination. Deadhead regularly for prolonged blooming; after flowering has finished, cut the foliage back by one third unless saving the Iberis Umbellata seed. Though this plant will self-seed in good conditions, it does not become weedy. These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, a papery tan seedhead will form; the ripe globe annual candytuft seeds will be flattened brown ovals. Shake the ripe heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned Iberis Umbellata seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Iberis umbellata
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 12,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Great germination
Planted these as soon as they arrived in late march 2024 and already they are started to pop up! Excited for this summer!
Candytuft seeds
This was my first order to Everwilde. It was the only place that carried the old-fashioned Candytuft that my grandmother used to plant The seeds came in a very pleasing envelope made of rather shiny foil type paper it was so pretty it could be used for a favor at a bridal shower or tied with lavender ribbon and given as a little gift. I hope to be as delighted with the flowers. Thank you-
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in fall for the earliest blooms, or after the last spring frost for early summer bloom. Plant more every several weeks for continuous flowers. Though these Iberis Umbellata plants do not respond well to transplanting, they can also be started indoors in peat pots; sow just below the surface of the soil, keeping it evenly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F. Germination usually occurs within 15-20 days.
Growing: Keep these plants well watered but not soggy; they can tolerate short periods of drought, and grow best in well drained soil. They also grow well in poor or sandy soil. Though they do not grow well in shade, they also prefer cooler temperatures and may die back in the heat of summer. They develop quickly, blooming 5-6 weeks after germination. Deadhead regularly for prolonged blooming; after flowering has finished, cut the foliage back by one third unless saving the Iberis Umbellata seed. Though this plant will self-seed in good conditions, it does not become weedy. These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, a papery tan seedhead will form; the ripe globe annual candytuft seeds will be flattened brown ovals. Shake the ripe heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned Iberis Umbellata seeds in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Iberis umbellata
Species Origin: Southern Europe
Type: Garden Flowers
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 12,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 16 Inches
Color: Mixed, White, Pink, Purple
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Great germination
Planted these as soon as they arrived in late march 2024 and already they are started to pop up! Excited for this summer!
Review
Candytuft seeds
This was my first order to Everwilde. It was the only place that carried the old-fashioned Candytuft that my grandmother used to plant The seeds came in a very pleasing envelope made of rather shiny foil type paper it was so pretty it could be used for a favor at a bridal shower or tied with lavender ribbon and given as a little gift. I hope to be as delighted with the flowers. Thank you-