How Do You Grow Globe Candytuft (Iberis Umbellata)?
The ideal plant for edging flower beds or growing alongside a path, globe candytuft puts forth a froth of flowers atop attractive, low, deep green foliage for the better part of the summer. It goes by several other variations on its name, including hyacinth-flowered candytuft and rocket candytuft. No matter what you call it, it’s also wonderful for rock gardens. Check out your nursery for established seedlings. Globe candytuft is also somewhat easy to start from seed. Read the label carefully. Candytuft (Iberis) comes in both annual (grows one year) and perennial (returns year after year) types. Annual candytuft has the advantage of blooming for a longer period of the summer and costing less per plant. Plant seeds indoors six to eight weeks before your region’s last frost date. Since candytuft doesn’t like transplanting, start seeds in peat pots – those brown, biodegradeable pots that you plant in the ground right along with the seedlings. Plant seedlings outdoors after your last frost
