Garden Candytuft - Rosa Cardinal - Iberis umbellata - Compact decorative shrub for summer display - Fresh Seeds

Garden Candytuft Rosa Cardinal (Iberis umbellata) is a striking annual that brings a soft, romantic feel to garden beds, containers, and rockeries. With a compact, spreading habit and a height of around 20 to 30 cm, it forms dense, low mats covered in small, four petalled flowers in a rich pink shade, gathered into neat, eye catching heads. While in bloom it adds lightness to planting schemes, and its gentle scent helps create a calm, countryside atmosphere. It looks best planted in larger groups, where it creates colourful carpets that brighten the space throughout summer.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds at a depth of about 0.5 cm. This helps them access moisture while allowing young seedlings to emerge evenly and develop well.

Outdoor sowing time

Sow directly outdoors in April or May, once the soil has warmed and the risk of frost has passed. In good conditions, seedlings appear quickly and young plants grow strongly, coping well with typical spring weather changes.

Spacing

When sowing or transplanting, keep a spacing of 10 x 20 cm. This gives each plant enough room to spread, form full clumps, and stay healthy through the season. If plants are too crowded, flowering may be reduced, so it is worth allowing proper space.

Flowering period

Garden Candytuft Rosa Cardinal starts flowering in June and continues until August. The dense pink flower heads keep their fresh look and colour for a long time, making the plant ideal for garden planting as well as decorative container displays.

Growing

Rosa Cardinal grows best in sunny spots, in moderately fertile, free draining soil that stays moderately moist. It does not require special care. Seeds can be sown straight into their final position, and if seedlings emerge too closely, thin them out to support healthy growth. It copes well with short dry spells and is resistant to typical garden diseases, rewarding minimal effort with a strong summer display.

Why buy from GardenSeedsMarket

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Pack contents

The pack contains 1 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow by date.