Candytuft instructions

How to Grow Candytuft:

Candytuft plants are very easy to grow. They prefer full to partial sun and a well drained soil.

Candytuft grows well in average or poor soils, and tolerate dry soil conditions. The like alkaline soils.

Candytuft flowers are perfect for rock gardens. Water them during dry periods, once or twice per week. Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.

Candytuft grows 1-15 inches tall.

Perennial varieties should be mulched over winter to protect them from extreme cold. In the spring, prune back stems to about 4" to promote lusher, fuller growth.

Insect and Disease:

Candytuft have few insect and disease problems. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.