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Scientific name - Iberis sempervirens Genus name is derived from Iberia, ancient name of Spain. Synonyms -- Popular names - Candytufts. Distribution and Habitat - originated in central and southern Europe, Asia Minor, Algeria, Morocco. Description - perennial species, 30 cm height, 60-90 cm diameter, forming a dense bush covering the ground well. Leaves linear-lanceolata, margin entire, shiny dark green, 2,5-4 cm long x 3.6 mm wide. Flowers white, 4 petals, blossom type corymb, 9 cm diameter, January-June period of prosperity. Fruit silicula, 7 mm long. Growth rate - medium to fast. Tolerances - air pollution, very low temperatures and high temperatures. Requirements - increase pis any type of soil if well drained, not too moist, rich soil thrive on organic matter and good drainage. Exhibition sunny. Regular watering. Management - after flowering tops are cut to stimulate new growth and keep it compact. Propagation - by seeds, stem cuttings semi-mature or young, summer, breaking up clumps. The seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks at a temperature 15.4 ° C. Diseases and pests - snail-shell and shucked. Natural partners and garden - Allium tuberosum, Alyssum sp., Bergen sp., Oenothera mac rocarpa, Chrysanthemum x superbum, Coreopsis verticillata, Dicentra sp., Echinacea purpurea, Spiraea sp., Narcissus sp., Phlox subulata, Sedum spective, Verbena sp.,nk "> Tulipa sp.. Cultivars and varieties - 'Alexander White', 'Golden Candy', 'Kingwood Compact', 'October Glory', 'Snow Mantle'. Properties and Uses - ideal for flowers rocarii, coastal areas and small spaces, terraces, flower pots, borders.
References Anthony W. Kahtz - Perennials for Midwestern Gardens - Timber Press, 2008 Baldassare Mineo - Rock Garden Plants - Timber Press, 1999 Barbara Ellis - Taylor's Guide to Growing North America's Favorite Plants - Houghton Mifflin, 2000 David S. MacKenzie - Ground Covers - Timber Press, 2006 Howard Garret - Plants for Texas - University of Texas Press, 1996 Roger Holmes, Lance Walheim - California Home Landscaping Susan Carter, Carrie Becker, Bob Lilly - Perennials - Timber Press, 2007 Tracy DiSabato-Aust - The Well-tended Perennial Garden - Timber Press, 2006
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