Iberis sempervirens 'Zwergschneeflocke'

A spreading, evergreen perennial or sub-shrub with narrow, oval, dark, shiny green leaves. Dense racemes of small, snow white flowers appear in April and May. An excellent perennial for ground cover and attractive to butterflies and bees
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Iberis can be annuals, evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs, with narrow leaves and racemes of white, pink or purple flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows well in poor soils. Looks good in rock gardens or in walls
Propagation
Propagate by seed and semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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