{"product_id":"summer-snowdrift-candytuft-plant","title":"Better Versions? Summer Snowdrift Candytuft Plant - Iberis","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBetter Versions® Summer Snowdrift Candytuft Plant (Iberis)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning candytuft variety delivers stunning clouds of pristine white flowers that bloom longer than traditional varieties, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking extended seasonal color. Summer Snowdrift breaks the mold of spring-only bloomers by flowering well into summer months without requiring cold exposure to trigger blooms. Buy Summer Snowdrift Candytuft online and enjoy weeks of reliable, radiant white flowers that work beautifully in containers, borders, and mixed plantings across warm and cool climates alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-growing mounding plant excels as a front-border accent, edging specimen, or container filler that provides bright white color throughout the warmer months. It performs exceptionally well in mixed containers where it can replace heat-sensitive alternatives, and its dense flowering habit makes it perfect for rock gardens, raised beds, and coastal landscapes. In southern regions, it functions as a tender perennial for continuous seasonal interest, while northern gardeners can enjoy it as a reliable annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6–12 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 12–18 inches\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Moderate; consistently moist but well-draining\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining, fertile\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: Annual in cold climates; Zones 8–11 as tender perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces exceptional pure white blooms from spring through summer, unlike traditional varieties\u003cbr\u003e• Thrives in heat without vernalization, delivering reliable flowering in warm climates\u003cbr\u003e• Award-winning performance recognized by Colorado State University in 2018\u003cbr\u003e• Dense, glossy green foliage creates an attractive backdrop and compact mounding form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant within four weeks of arrival in a full-sun location with excellent drainage, spacing plants 12–18 inches apart for air circulation. Water regularly to keep soil moist during establishment, then reduce frequency as the plant matures, allowing the surface to dry between waterings. Deadhead spent flowers throughout the growing season to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support vigorous growth, being careful not to over-fertilize. Trim back any leggy stems in late spring for denser, bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45814245621946,"sku":"30744","price":98.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/summer-snowdrift-candytuft-plant.jpg?v=1777509606","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/summer-snowdrift-candytuft-plant","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}