Dwarf Fairy Mix Candytuft Seeds - Iberis Umbellata, 50 seeds

Quantity: 50 Seeds / pack

Dwarf Fairy Mix Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) is a compact annual covered in dense clusters of small blooms in shades of pink, white, lilac and crimson. Plants reach about 8-12 inches tall and flower roughly six weeks after germination, making them ideal for edging, rock gardens and containers.

Why choose our seeds?

• Dense clusters of blooms in pink, white, lilac and crimson
• Compact dwarf plants about 8-12 inches tall
• Fast to flower, roughly six weeks after germination

How to grow Dwarf Fairy Mix Candytuft seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost in peat pots, as candytuft dislikes root disturbance.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after the last frost; in mild areas a fall sowing gives the earliest blooms.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or peat pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of moist seed-starting mix and press in gently; do not cover, as the seeds need light to germinate.
• Sow thinly; keep the surface evenly moist but not soggy.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light for germination and strong seedlings.
• Temperature: 65-70°F (18-21°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds typically germinate in 14-21 days.
• Grow seedlings on in bright light, keeping the mix just moist.

Transplanting

• Plant out after all risk of frost has passed, disturbing the roots as little as possible.
• Space plants 8-10 inches apart in a sunny, well-drained spot.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun; plants bloom less in shade.
• Water: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.
• Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
• Plants prefer cooler weather and may fade in intense summer heat.

Bloom Time:

Late spring through summer, about six weeks after germination.