It is a plant robust perennial and durable in good condition also lives for several years. It is native to southern Europe, western Asia, very decorative from autumn to spring for the beautiful flowering. In summer it partially rests but the foliage is evergreen. Iberis is white and has a bearing ground cover: only about 30 cm high, it expands forming real flower pillows cascading down. It forms a nice cushion of little flowers that last a long time and they regenerate, often begins to bloom in the fall-winter and it gives its best in spring while in summer it goes into partial rest.

Repot into boxes at least 30cm deep after purchase. Use for her a universal soil of high quality and at the time of transplanting, place a handful of organic fertilizer covered with a little soil on the bottom of the container to avoid contact with the roots.

CARE

You will love it very much because it requires a few minutes of attention but in return gives a lot of joy. Choose a place for her in full sun from autumn to spring, while in summer remember to move it in the shade. In winter, move it against a sheltered and sunny wall.

In spring and autumn water it if it doesn't rain, remember that the soil must always be slightly moist. In summer it needs regular and generous watering, even daily. Flowers don't fear water, if it's hot, nebulizes the hair slightly.

Iberis is a plant that it is satisfied with little fertilizer to survive, but to obtain generous blooms fertilize every 10 days from March to June and from September to November. In summer it also extends to 20 days since with the heat it goes into partial rest. It does not tolerate drought, in summer you can cover the soil around the stem with shredded bark to minimize dehydration of the soil.

In spring, clean the underside of the canopy of dried flowers and leaves every 15 days.

CURIOSITY'

Due to its ability to bloom even in the cold months, it is considered a symbol of courage and vigor moral.