Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Iberis sempervirens Snowflake
Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft
Like my previous order, the plants are very, very small, but if you want them to root properly to face next summer, autumn is ultimately the best time even for planting this type of perennials. They will take longer to produce flowers, but that's okay - gardening is a matter of patience.
Christine, 16/10/2025
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Description
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' is a small evergreen ground cover perennial plant, particularly robust and resistant, persistent in winter, which literally covers itself with white flowers from early spring. It forms attractive cushions all year round and allows easy greening of places where the soil is thin: rockeries, borders, low walls, and joints between paving stones. Very drought-resistant once well established, this variety also withstands cold winters. It prefers the sun but tolerates partial shade well in very sunny regions.
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake', also known as Candytuft, Stool, or Silver Basket, is an undershrub of the Brassicaceae family. The botanical species is native to the Mediterranean region. This plant therefore tolerates heat and drought well once established. 'Snowflake' is a particularly floriferous horticultural selection. This cultivar produces larger and denser inflorescences, with clusters of bright white flowers that almost completely cover the plant in spring. Its leaves are also broader and tougher than those of the wild species, giving it a more robust appearance. The 'Snowflake' cultivar is also known for its more regular growth and compact habit. Its foliage consists of many small, dark green, glossy, evergreen leaves. They are carried by woody stems that form a dense cushion 25 cm high and spreading at least 40 cm. The vegetation is covered between March and May with pure white flower heads with four petals measuring 2 to 5 cm in diameter. Depending on the soil moisture, flowering can sporadically continue until autumn. It is very easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings in spring or late summer. Iberis is also very honey-producing.
The evergreen Candytuft 'Snowflake' can be planted in all regions, provided the soil is well-drained. Heavy soil quickly causes the plant to deteriorate. On the other hand, it does not mind stony or rocky soil. You can use it to highlight pathways when planted en masse. In a rockery, you can associate it with golden baskets, small Teucrium, rock cresses, Erodium, thymes... or even perennial sages. Growing in pots is entirely possible, with regular watering, in a light and well-drained substrate.
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Iberis
sempervirens
Snowflake
Brassicaceae
Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' settles in spring (in a cool and humid climate) or in autumn (in a hot and dry climate) directly in place or in a container in a sunny exposure. It will also tolerate some light shade. It will withstand and even prefer poor, even calcareous, stony or sandy soils. If you place it in richer or slightly heavier soil, make sure to add some gravel or coarse sand during planting, as it will not appreciate stagnant water, especially in winter, which will further reduce its cold resistance.
This plant requires little maintenance. Simply remove faded flowers by pruning lightly if you wish to maintain a more compact habit.
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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.