Iberis Mermaid Lavender, 1.5L
£10.00
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notes
The mound forming perennial Iberis Mermaid Lavender has evergreen, narrow glossy leaves and flattened flower heads in pale mauve. Its compact habit makes it ideal for the front of a border or rock garden, where its flowers will attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. It flowers later and longer than its white cousin, and its creeping nature also makes it ideal for use as a stunning groundcover.
Dimensions
- 1.5L
- Height and Spread: 30cm (11in) x 30cm (11in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
The mound forming perennial Iberis Mermaid Lavender has evergreen, narrow glossy leaves and flattened flower heads in pale mauve. Its compact habit makes it ideal for the front of a border or rock garden, where its flowers will attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. It flowers later and longer than its white cousin, and its creeping nature also makes it ideal for use as a stunning groundcover.
Insights
Native to the rocky coastlines of the southern Mediterranean and north Africa, the common name of Candytuft is thought to be a derivation of the 13th-17th century name for Crete - Candia. Its origins explain its remarkable hardiness and its traditional planting alongside alpines and rocks.
Details
- Flowers: May - September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, West and East aspects
- Full sun
- Hardy
Care
- Due to its Mediterranean roots, Iberis prefers dry conditions and needs little or no attention
- A light trim after flowering will suffice to keep plant tidy but do not cut back hard
Glossary