Overview

Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' is a plant with a spreading branched habit in the genus Iberis, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden, flower borders and beds and garden edging.

About

Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' is a spreading, branched evergreen in the Brassicaceae grown for its low, mounding habit and spring flowers. It performs best in full sun on moist but well-drained soils. Plant on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with alkaline to neutral soils such as chalk, loam or sand. Flowering occurs from April to June.

About the genus

Iberis, commonly called candytuft, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It comprises annuals, evergreen perennials and subshrubs native to the Old World. Species are native to the Mediterranean basin, Western Asia, the Caucasus, and western Europe.

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In the garden

Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' sits in the Brassicaceae and presents as a spreading branched evergreen ideal for forming low mats. It is suited to sunny, sheltered locations and is classed H5—hardy in UK gardens—so it will tolerate typical winter conditions when sited appropriately. Position this plant in full sun on soils that are moist but well-drained; acceptable soil types include chalk, loam and sand, and it prefers neutral to alkaline pH. A south- or west-facing aspect helps the plant establish and flower reliably. Shelter from strong, drying winds will protect the evergreen foliage and flowering display. Use 'Snowflake' across rock gardens, gravel gardens, flower borders and beds, or as a defined garden edging where a low, spreading form is required. Its evergreen leaves provide structure outside the bloom period and the plant flowers in spring. Flowers appear April to June.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Iberis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock garden, Gravel garden, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'

Propagation

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails, Caterpillars

Disease resistance

Club root

Frequently asked questions