How to tend a Iberis sempervirens

Also known as: Aethionema longistylum Post, Biauricula sempervirens (L.) Bubani, Iberis commutata Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss., Iberis serrulata Vis., Iberis garrexiana All.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and pest-infested branches frequently

About this plant

Origin
Southern Europe
Category
Cruciferae, Iberis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-June
Flower colors
purple, white
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