About
Masterpiece' is an evergreen, mound-forming sub-shrub, to 30cm tall, with narrow, linear leaves. In spring and summer this cultivar bears masses of flower clusters; each cluster is up to 7.5cm in diameter and comprises pure white flowers with a pale pink centre and yellow stamens.
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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationThrives in poor, well-drained soils in full sun
PruningTrim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and caterpillars
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free