Candytuft White Flower Seeds

About Candytuft White Flower Seeds

Candytuft — dense flat clusters of white flowers with a low, spreading habit. Good for edging and rockeries.

• Botanical name: Iberis sempervirens
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 10–18 days at 15–20C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3–5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–18 days at 15–20C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Moderate — water when the top layer of soil dries. Absolutely no waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil; mix in some sand.
• Temperature: 10–25C
• Fertiliser: Light feeding only — 1–2 times a season.

Sowing season in India

October–November Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Root rot in heavy or wet soil

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.