Candytuft is a low-lying perennial, perfect for rock gardens, fairylands, and containers. This is a great plant for rock gardens. It grows in bunches and will work to fill in borders.
This is a fast-growing plant that has fragrant flowers. It is a hardy plant that will most likely come back the next year. You can also use Candytuft to fill in planters or hanging baskets
Candytuftsare considered both an annual and a perennial, depending on the region in which it is grown. The plant can be grown in all hardiness zones. Candytufts are perennials in zone 3 through 9 and are considered annuals in colder regions.
They are compact plants. Candytuft has short stems and clusters of flowers with colors ranging from white, rose, lilac, purple, and shades of pink.
Type: Perennial Sun: Full/Partial Planting Depth: 1/8” Spacing: 8-10” Water: Moderate/Low Days to Maturity/Bloom: 75-90 days Height: 8-10” Zones: 3-10
Planting Instructions
Type: Perennial Sun: Full/Partial Planting Depth: 1/8” Spacing: 8-10” Water: Moderate/Low Days to Maturity/Bloom: 75-90 days Height: 8-10” Zones: 3-10
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.