Empress Rocket 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 Iberis Amara 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 white Empress Rocket Candytuft 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 seed. Though the Iberis Amara 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 seeds will be flattened brown ovals. Shake the ripe heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned white Empress Rocket Candytuft seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Iberis amara
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: 11,300
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Satisfied Customer
This was only my second order from this company but so far I am very pleased with their selection, reasonable prices and speedy shipping!
Very Happy Customer
Thank you so much for your prompt delivery great service and great site I love it
The girls and flowers
I'm raising honey bees and this flower will help them, great package with great info
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 Iberis Amara 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 white Empress Rocket Candytuft 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 seed. Though the Iberis Amara 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 seeds will be flattened brown ovals. Shake the ripe heads over a container to remove the seed. Store the cleaned white Empress Rocket Candytuft seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Iberis amara
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: 11,300
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 14 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Satisfied Customer
This was only my second order from this company but so far I am very pleased with their selection, reasonable prices and speedy shipping!
Review
Very Happy Customer
Thank you so much for your prompt delivery great service and great site I love it
Review
The girls and flowers
I'm raising honey bees and this flower will help them, great package with great info