Iberis Mermaid Lavender – Evergreen Perennial Candytuft Ground Cover

Iberis sempervirens 'Mermaid Lavender' is a beautiful evergreen perennial candytuft, prized for its profusion of delicate lavender-tinted flowers from late spring through early summer. Forming a dense, low-growing mat of dark green foliage, this hardy ground cover plant remains attractive year-round, bringing reliable colour and structure to borders, rockeries, walls and raised beds.

One of the most versatile and low-maintenance perennials available, Iberis Mermaid Lavender is ideal as an edging plant, trailing over walls, or planted in containers on a sunny patio. Once established, it is exceptionally drought tolerant and requires minimal ongoing care. Deer resistant and rabbit resistant, this is a superb choice for gardens of all sizes.

What's Included:

• 1 x Iberis Mermaid Lavender Candytuft Plant
• Supplied in a 2 Litre pot as a well-established root ball, ready for planting
  

Key Features:

• Stunning lavender-tinted flowers from late spring to early summer
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Excellent low-growing ground cover forming a dense, spreading mat
• Drought tolerant once established
• Fully hardy – tolerates temperatures well below freezing
• Deer resistant and rabbit resistant
• Light pruning after flowering encourages a compact habit and may promote a second flush of blooms
  

Growing Conditions:

This sun-loving perennial thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. When growing in containers, ensure the pot has excellent drainage and use a gritty compost mix. Fully hardy with minimal winter care required.

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Iberis sempervirens 'Mermaid Lavender'
• Common Names: Candytuft, Evergreen Candytuft
• Classification: Evergreen Perennial
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 15–25 cm x 30–50 cm
• Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Dense, Spreading Evergreen Mat
• Perfect For: Borders, Edging, Rockeries, Walls, Raised Beds, Containers
• Flowering Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
• Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-Drained, Moderately Fertile
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Foliage: Dark Green, Evergreen
• Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
• Companion Plants: Lavender, Aubrieta, Alpine Plants
• Resistance: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant
  

Notes: This listing is for the Mermaid Lavender variety, featuring soft lavender-tinted blooms rather than the traditional white flowers found on standard Iberis sempervirens.