Candytuft Planting. Iberis sempervirens- commonly known as candytuft is a small growing ground cover. In this article i will show how we propagate the perennial varieties using cuttings.
Follow the instructions on the seed packet. Iberis is a hardy perennial that provides plenty of flowers over a long pe. Do not plant candytufts too close to their neighbors in the bed because they are sensitive to competition and grow in width over time.
Planting it in well-drained soil is probably the most important step to having healthy plants.
Gravelly or sandy land is good for candytuft. 10052019 Its generally said that candytuft survives well as a perennial in USDA zones 5-9. Likes to grow in ordinary soil in lots of sunshine. 21092017 Planting Candytuft Seeds in the Ground To start candytuft from seed directly in your garden choose a sunny area in your garden and rake the area removing any rocks weeds or sticks.