Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst ('Ib2401')
Garden Candytuft, Globe Candytuft,
Sturdy plant, drought-resistant with stunning purple flowering.
Perle R., 14/05/2025
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Description
Iberis Absolutely Amethyst is the first evergreen and hardy perennial variety with violet flowers in spring instead of white. Its umbels of small flowers in a light purple colour, enhanced with small golden yellow stamens, rise above a cushion of dark and persistent foliage, effectively covering the ground throughout the year. This very durable perennial plant is also remarkably sober, even in the lean and dry soil of a rockery or a sunny border. It also grows very well in pots, where it will only require a few waterings.
Iberis sempervirens is an undershrub of the Brassicaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. This plant perfectly tolerates heat and drought once well established and prefers well-drained soils. Absolutely Amethyst is a recent hybrid cultivar, somewhat revolutionary due to its mauve-pink flowers, a colour never before observed in the species. Its dark green and evergreen foliage is composed of numerous small oblong and narrow leaves, measuring barely 2cm (1in). They are carried by woody stems that form a dense tuft measuring 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in) in height and at least 40cm (16in) in width. The persistent cushions of Absolutely Amethyst are covered from April to June with flat and compact clusters of inflorescences measuring 5cm (2in) wide, 4 to 6 weeks after the white-flowered varieties. They consist of very small four-petalled flowers in a mauve almost pink colour, animated by the ballet of pollinating insects.
Highly resistant to drought once well established, Iberis Absolutely Amethyst is content with any type of well-drained soil, even poor and limestone. It is particularly decorative, hardy down to at least -15°C (5°F). To enliven and add luxuriance to a rockery or stony and difficult soil, this variety is essential. It coexists with aubrietas, arabis, cerastium, moss phlox, Stachys lanata, cerastostigma, teucrium, along pathways and patios, emphasizing the front of flower beds and completing the range of colours of each. It also finds its place in container compositions and can be combined with spring bulbs in pastel shades, such as Hyacinth 'China Pink' and tulips from the Harmonie Bruges collection, for example. Growing in pots is perfectly possible, with regular watering in well-drained substrate.
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Botanical data
Iberis
Absolutely Amethyst ('Ib2401')
Brassicaceae
Garden Candytuft, Globe Candytuft,
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring or autumn directly in place or in a container under a sunny exposure. It will also tolerate some shade.
It prefers poor, even chalky, rocky or sandy soils. In richer or slightly heavier soil, be sure to add some gravel or coarse sand during planting, as it will not appreciate stagnant water, especially in winter, which will reduce its cold resistance.
This plant requires little maintenance. Simply remove faded flowers by lightly pruning it if you want to maintain a more compact shape.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.