About
An evergreen, mound-forming, woody-based perennial or sub-shrub to around 30cm high, with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves. Dense, flattened flowerheads, rich lilac purple at the edges and paler in the centres, are produced from mid to late spring.
About the genus
Iberis can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with narrow leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Will not tolerate waterlogging
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compact shape
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and sometimes caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to club root