Candytuft Seeds - Empress Iberis amara
- Excellent ground cover of smaller blooms
- Fragrant Blooms; Excellent for Pollinators
- Prefers full sun exposure
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
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Product Description
Candytuft Seeds - "Empress"
Hard to find Candytuft variety, Empress is a beautiful white Candytuft. Candytuft is a versatile flower garden favorite that provides a lovely textural bloom in a creamy white. In addition to its aesthetic quality Candytuft also provides a pleasant fragrance that attracts birds, bees, butterflies – and humans!
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Fast Facts
Name: Candytuft Seeds - Empress Botanical Name: Iberis amara Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Mounding Habit, Ground Cover, 4-5 Textured Petals, Obovate Leaf Shape Features: Heirloom, Fragrant, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Extended Bloom Time Color: White Blooms: Summer Days to Maturity: 60-90 Days Plant Height: 10-16 inches Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Pound: 181, 500 Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Plant Empress Candytuft
About Candytuft
Candytuft is a versatile flower garden favorite that provides a lovely textural bloom. In addition to its aesthetic quality, Candytuft also provides a pleasant fragrance that attracts birds, bees, butterflies - and humans! These blooms come in shades of purple, white, and pink.
When to Plant Candytuft Seeds
Direct sow outdoors after the threat of frost - Candytuft does best with soil temperatures between 70°F and 75°F. Candytuft can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before your final frost date.
Where to Plant Candytuft Seeds
Candytuft can do well in poor-to-average, alkaline soils, in Full Sun conditions.
How to Plant Candytuft Seeds
Broadcast sow seeds directly onto the surface of the soil. Compress seeds, but don't cover, as they require sunlight to germinate.
How to Care for Candytuft
You can cut plants back after blooming to encourage additional blooms through the summer. Once blooms are spent, cut growth back down to the ground to avoid woody growth of stems. This should be done at least once per year to avoid the Candytuft from growing tall and spindly.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 80 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 625 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to10,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 1.3 Acres
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