Iberis aurosica "Sweetheart"

Family: Cruciferae
Origin: West-Alps, North Spain
Special Features: Dazzling show of pink blossoms which turn to brilliant lilac
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2000
Colour: Dense corymbs of intense pink flowers turning to lilac
Natural Flowering Period: May - July
Winter Hardiness: Z6
Growth Habit: Thick, bushy cushions
Foliage: Dark green lanceolate-spathulate-shaped leaves
Height with Flower: 15 cm
Spacing between Plants: 25 cm
Soil Requirement: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Ideally suited for rock gardens and wall plantings; or consider planting in small groups or large drifts for colorful border display together with Alyssums and Aubrietas
Specialities: Easy-to-grow, pink Iberis!

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,83
Seed Requirement: 3 g / 1000 plants
Best Sowing Date: November - March
Way of Germination: Tricky Germinator
Germination: These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3-4 weeks a cooling period of 2-4 weeks is recommended.
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Fertilization: Low.