Details
 
 
 
Iberis Semp 'Fischbeck' is a compact, evergreen subshrub forming low-growing mounds of short, narrow, dark green leaves to 15cm high covered with rounded heads of pure white flowers from late spring to early summer
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
H5 - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
 
 
 
Sunlight
 
Full sun
 
Aspect
 
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered or Exposed
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
 
 
 
Soil
 
Chalk, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Alkaline or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
0.1 - 0.5 metres
 
Ultimate spread
 
0.1 - 0.5 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 5 - 10 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Thrives in poor, well-drained soils in full sun
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Flower borders and beds Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compactness
 
 
 
Pests
 
Prone to slugs, snails and caterpillars
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Generally disease free
 
 
 
Info. courtesy of the RHS