Low growing, spreading, clump forming, narrow leaved plants with attractive foliage on semi-woody stems 6″-12″ (15-30 cm) high. Spreads up to 24″ (61 cm). They blanket themselves with short spikes of colorful, upright florets over a long period. Excellent as ground cover in rock and wall gardens and as an edging for spring borders. Culture: Sow seed indoors 4-6 weeks before planting time. Set out transplants in early spring. Full sun and well drained soil are essential to good growth.
Candytuft Umbellata Mix
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If you want compact plants that spread color evenly across borders and rock gardens, Umbellata Candytuft delivers dependable spring beauty. Easy to grow and neatly spreading, it creates polished edges and vibrant ground cover.
Planting guide:
Plant Type: Annual
Plant Height: 12″ (30 cm)
Planting Depth: 1/4″ (6 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1″ (2.5 cm)
Thinning Height: 4″ (10 cm)
Spacing After Thinning: 9″ (23 cm)
Days to Germination: 21
Variety: 730
Heirloom
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