About
A variable, upright, branched annual about 45cm tall, with spoon-shaped dark green leaves to 8cm long, and small lightly-scented purplish-white or white flowers are produced in large, domed racemes to 15cm long, in summer.
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, Clay
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitTufted, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to club root