Iberis 'Snowflake'
"Candytuft"
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Description
Iberis 'Snowflake', commonly known as candytuft, is a compact evergreen sub-shrub that brings delicate beauty to any garden. Reaching up to just 30cm in height, this charming variety is perfect for filling in gaps in borders or softening the edges of a path. The small, white flowers are borne in dense clusters, creating a fresh, snow-like effect that brightens up the garden from spring into early summer. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Iberis 'Snowflake' is a tried-and-tested favourite for those who appreciate both reliability and beauty in their plants.
Not just a pretty face, Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake' thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny spot, offering year-round interest with its evergreen foliage. Its tidy, compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, or even as a low-maintenance ground cover. The cheerful white blooms of candytuft attract pollinators and provide a soft, elegant touch to any planting scheme. With its minimal care requirements and long-lasting charm, Iberis 'Snowflake' is perfect for gardeners seeking a plant that combines ease with elegance. Whether used in mixed borders or as a stand-alone feature, this variety is sure to add a little extra sparkle to your garden.
Our Iberis 'Snowflake' plants are supplied as a root ball with healthy growth, ensuring a strong start. They are carefully shipped in our unique cardboard box, designed to keep them safe and in top condition. This ensures they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in their new home.
Iberis is called candytuft not for sweetness, but from Candia (Crete), its old trade route—tuft simply refers to its clustered blooms!
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Iberis sempervirens 'Snowflake'
Iberis sempervirens 'Schneeflocke' -
Flower colour
White
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Plant size
9cm root ball
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
9 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Spreading
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Iberis 'Snowflake' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Candytuft" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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