Description
Candytuft are known for their clusters of small, fragrant flowers that have a white bloom. Candytuft is often cultivated as a garden ornamental and is valued for its ability to form dense, attractive mounds of blooms.
Here are some key features of candytuft:
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Appearance: Candytuft plants are usually low-growing, forming neat, compact mounds of evergreen foliage. The flowers are small and can be found in dense clusters at the tips of the stems.
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Flowering: Candytuft blooms heavily in the spring, and will sporadically bloom in the summer-early fall.
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Colors: Candytuft flowers come in a range of colors, with white being the most common.
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Cultivation: These plants are relatively easy to grow and are often used in rock gardens, borders, or as ground cover. They prefer well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate some partial shade.
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Maintenance: Candytuft is generally low-maintenance, requiring occasional pruning to maintain a tidy appearance. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming.
Candytuft is a wonderful perennial groundcover that gives a magnificient show in the spring with a blanket of white blooms. Candytuft works well in many areas of the landscape and as a substitute for creeping phlox or ice plant.
Specifications
Climate Zone: |
3-9 |
Plant Type: |
Perennial |
Type: |
Flower |
Mature Height: |
6-12 Inches |
Mature Width: |
12-18 Inches |
Sun Exposure: |
Full Sun |
Bloom Time: |
Spring |
Flower Color: |
White |
Attracts Pollinators: |
Yes |
Growth Rate: |
Medium |
Deer Resistant: |
Yes |
Soil Type: |
Well-Drained |
Size: |
1 Gallon |