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| Iberis | Common name; Candytuft |
A hardy annual well suited to fronts of borders, rockeries, and as wall edgings.
Subject to variety it will grow to a height of between 200mm-400mm (8"-15") high.
Week 14; Sow in pots or trays of seed compost and germinate at 16°C (60°F)
Germination should take about a week.
Week 16; Prick out seedlings into boxes of potting compost and harden off in a cold frame before planting out.
Week 21; When all fear of frost has passed, plant out in a sunny position 150mm (6") apart in ordinary, well-drained garden soil.
Dead-head regularly to extend the flowering period.
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