White Shadow Candytuft (Iberis sempervirens ‘White Shadow’) greets spring with large, pure-white flower clusters that outshine many other early-blooming perennials. Its low, compact habit reaches only about 8 inches tall, allowing it to form a soft, spreading carpet of delicate blossoms. The long-lasting blooms appear from April to June, providing a bright accent along pathways, in rock gardens, or at the front of borders. This evergreen perennial maintains lush green foliage year-round, adding lasting beauty and texture to any landscape.
In addition to its showy blooms, White Shadow Candytuft offers subtle fragrance and charm that attract pollinators without inviting deer or rabbits to feast. This low-maintenance plant tolerates drought once established, thrives in poor to average soil, and adapts to full sun or light shade. Native to the Mediterranean region, it suits a range of garden styles, including cottage gardens, modern landscapes, and container plantings. Use it for mass plantings, as an edging plant along walkways, or as a groundcover in challenging, sunny spots.
White Shadow Candytuft Care
Plant White Shadow Candytuft in well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Full sun provides the best flowering, though a few hours of afternoon shade are acceptable. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots settle, then reduce watering as it becomes more drought tolerant. A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring supports healthy growth. After blooming, shear the plant back by about one-third to encourage fresh foliage and potential reblooming.
Light pruning after flowering keeps the plant tidy and compact. Remove spent blooms and thin out any crowded areas if necessary. In colder climates, a light winter mulch layer helps protect roots from extreme temperatures. Container-grown specimens may need occasional repotting or dividing to maintain vigor and ample blooming.
White Shadow Candytuft Spacing
For a continuous carpet of blossoms and foliage, space White Shadow Candytuft plants about 8 to 12 inches apart. In larger mass plantings, this spacing ensures a lush, unified display without gaps. If planting in containers, choose pots at least 10 inches in diameter to accommodate root growth and allow the plant’s spreading habit to fully develop.
- SKU:
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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