About
An evergreen mound-forming perennial to 45cm tall, with narrow, glossy, dark green leaves and flattened flowerheads of deep pink with darker centres, produced from spring to autumn.
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, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Prairie planting, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningTrim after flowering to maintain compact plants
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and occasionally caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to club root