Iberis semp. 'Golden Candy'

Overview & Features

• Iberis sempervirens ‘Golden Candy’ is a compact, evergreen perennial valued for its variegated golden-yellow and green foliage.

• Produces clusters of crisp white flowers in mid to late spring.

• Forms low, spreading mats that provide year-round colour and structure.

• Typically grows to 15–20 cm in height, spreading up to 30–40 cm.

• Ideal for rockeries, edging, gravel gardens, and the front of sunny borders.

• Excellent for brightening borders with its golden foliage even when not in flower.

• Attractive to bees and pollinators during its flowering period.

This variety is prized for its colourful foliage and neat, ground-covering habit.

Planting & Positioning

• Plant in full sun for the best foliage colour and flowering performance.

• Tolerates light partial shade, though leaf colour may be less intense.

• Prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate winter waterlogging.

• Thrives in sandy, gritty, or moderately fertile soils.

• Improve heavy soils with grit before planting to enhance drainage.

• Ideal for rock gardens, raised beds, slopes, and container planting.

• Dig a hole slightly wider and the same depth as the pot.

• Position the crown level with the soil surface.

• Backfill, firm gently, and water thoroughly after planting.

• Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow for spreading.

Iberis performs best in sunny, open areas with excellent drainage.

Watering, Feeding & Flowering

• Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots.

• Once established, plants are moderately drought tolerant.

• Avoid overwatering, particularly during winter months.

• Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertiliser if soil is poor.

• Avoid excessive feeding, as rich soil may reduce flowering.

• Flowering typically occurs in mid to late spring.

• Deadheading faded flowers can help maintain a tidy appearance.

Full sun and free-draining soil encourage healthy foliage and reliable blooms.

Pruning, Maintenance & General Care

• Trim back lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth.

• Avoid cutting deeply into older woody stems.

• Remove any dead or damaged growth as needed.

• Apply a light gravel mulch to improve drainage and reduce moisture around the crown.

• Divide clumps every few years if they become woody or sparse in the centre.

• Generally low maintenance and pest resistant when grown in suitable conditions.

• Evergreen foliage provides year-round colour and structure.

With full sun and well-drained soil, Iberis sempervirens ‘Golden Candy’ will provide bright foliage contrast and reliable spring blooms year after year.