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Masterpiece Candytuft

Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece'

 

 
Masterpiece Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens 'Masterpiece') at GardenWorks

Masterpiece Candytuft flowers

Masterpiece Candytuft flowers

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Height:  12 inches

Spacing:  18 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  7b

Description:

A springtime cover of larger, snowy white flowers with tinges of light pink and deep evergreen foliage; often treated as a perennial, this is actually a low growing shrub; requires good drainage

Ornamental Features

Masterpiece Candytuft is smothered in stunning clusters of white flowers with shell pink overtones at the ends of the stems from mid to late spring. Its narrow leaves remain green in colour throughout the year.

Landscape Attributes

Masterpiece Candytuft is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should only be pruned after flowering to avoid removing any of the current season's flowers. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Masterpiece Candytuft is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover

Planting & Growing

Masterpiece Candytuft will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover 
Applications
Flowers  Texture 
Ornamental Features


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