About
An evergreen, mound-forming, woody-based perennial or sub-shrub to around 20cm high, with narrow, slightly glossy, yellow-green leaves. Dense, flattened clusters of small white flowers 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 pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Shrubs
HabitBushy, Clump 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, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock 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