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Iberis sempervirens Snowsation

Scientific Name : Iberis sempervirens

Common Name : Evergreen Candytuft

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring

Plant Habit : Mounded

Characteristics : Frost Tolerant

Water : Medium

Fertilizer : None or when needed only

Spacing : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Height : 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)

Width : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Perennial Candytuft is a bright spot in the early Spring garden.
Large white flowers cover the tidy, mounded plants and provide many weeks of flowering enjoyment.

Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun where possible.
Prefers well-drained soil.

Grower Information : The largest flowers of any compact Iberis!

Plants flower uniformly and branch freely.
Well-recognized by gardeners and will attract their attention in the garden center.
Selected for its mid-season flowering and excellent branching.

'Snowsation'

Protection Information : EU PBR56674; PP29,637

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  68-72°F (20-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  300 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  100 ppm N starting at Day 10
  
  Pinching:
  
  Yes, pinch after 4 weeks. Can be double pinched in the liner stage for even greater branching.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-49 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Iberis benefit from a basal IBA dip prior to sticking. Do not over-mist or high losses can occur.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  45 to 60°F (7 to 16°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  3,000 to 5,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  Yes
  
  Daylength:
  
  Day length neutral
  
  Watering:
  
  Low to moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Only if pinching not done in the liner stage.
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Not particularly sensitive.
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  24 wks; requires vernalization
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  24 wks; requires vernalization
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  February to April

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