
Fairy Mix Candytuft
The plants of this variety are shorter than the Hyacinth flowered candytuft, 18 inches, but are very impressive. A mixture of colors that shows just about every color shade from pink to dark purple, with a few whites thrown in for contrast. It will give a second flush of color if cut back when the flowers fade. 100 seeds PLANTING Iberis umbellata Annual Germination: 10-20 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow ⅛” deep Starting Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70ºF soil temperature for germination. Transplant after the last frost, 6-8” apart Sowing Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost, Sow thinly, 1-2 seeds per inch, thin to 6-8” apart Growth Habit: Upright, bushy Height and Width: 16-18” x 12-18” Spacing: 6-8” apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Average, well-drained Approximate days to flower from seed: 45-55 days Uses: Flower beds, cottage gardens, cut flowers, borders, containers, w