Family: Brassicaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 649 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Iberis
Vegetable: False
Observations: S. Europe
Description
The Garden candytuft, known scientifically as Iberis umbellata, is an ornamental plant cherished for its vibrant blooms and lush foliage. This species, first described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753, originates from Southern Europe. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, a diverse group that includes several popular garden varieties.
Iberis umbellata is a hardy annual that brings a splash of color to gardens with its delicate, clustered flowers. These blooms come in a variety of shades, including pink, purple, white, and red, making it a versatile choice for garden borders, rock gardens, and floral arrangements. The plant typically grows to a height of 30 to 40 centimeters and has a spreading habit, which helps to create a lush, ground-covering display.
Garden candytuft is valued not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its ease of cultivation. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a resilient addition to various garden environments. This plant is relatively low-maintenance and can tolerate a range of soil types, although it prefers neutral to alkaline conditions. Regular deadheading of spent flowers can prolong blooming throughout the growing season.
In terms of horticultural use, Iberis umbellata is often planted en masse for a striking visual impact. It can also be used in combination with other annuals and perennials to create a dynamic and colorful garden landscape. Its attractive flowers are known to draw pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, promoting biodiversity within the garden ecosystem.
Overall, the Garden candytuft is a delightful addition to any garden, offering both beauty and resilience. Whether used in borders, as a ground cover, or in floral displays, this plant provides a touch of elegance and charm, reflecting the rich botanical heritage of Southern Europe.
Common Names
Dan: almindelig sløjfeblomst, balsam-ædelgran, japangran, kæmpegran, langnålet ædelgran, skærm-sløjfeblomst
Swe: balsamgran, coloradogran, kryptomeria, kustgran, roseniberis
Deu: dolden-schleifenblume, doldige schleifenblume
Eng: garden candytuft, globe candytuft, annual candytuft, common candytuft
Lit: skėtinė rudgrūdėlė
Hun: ernyős tatárvirág
Ces: iberka okoli, iberka okolíkatá
Fin: palsamipihta
Nld: schermscheefbloem
Fra: ibéris en ombelle, ibéride de crète, taraspic, thlaspi des jardiniers, thlaspi en ombelle, thlaspi violet, téraspic
Cym: beryn yr ardd
En: Garden candytuft, Annual candytuft, Globe candytuft, Common candytuft, Common Candy-tuft, Common Garden Cress
Cs: Iberka okoličnatá, Iberka okoli, Iberka okolíkatá
Da: Almindelig sløjfeblomst, Balsam-ædelgran, Japangran, Kæmpegran, Langnålet ædelgran, Skærm-sløjfeblomst
Nl: Schermscheefbloem
Et: Sarikibeeris
Fi: Sarjasaippo, Palsamipihta
Fr: Ibéris en ombelle, Ibéride de Crète, Taraspic, Thlaspi des jardiniers, Thlaspi en ombelle, Thlaspi violet, Téraspic, Tabouret en ombelle, Ibéris à feuilles de lin, Ibéris de Prost
De: Doldige Schleifenblume, Dolden-Schleifenblume, Doldiger Bauernsenf
Hu: Ernyős tatárvirág
It: Iberide rossa, Iberis rossa
Lt: Skėtinė rudgrūdėlė
Es: Pinito de flor
Sv: Roseniberis, Balsamgran, Coloradogran, Kryptomeria, Kustgran
Cy: Beryn yr ardd
Synonyms
- Iberis umbellata var. atropurpurea (T.Moore)
- Thlaspi formosum (E.Vilm.)
- Iberis umbellata var. brachyptera (Burnat)
- Iberis platyptera ((Burnat) Rouy & Foucaud)
- Iberis amoena (Jord.)
- Iberis visianii (Degen)
- Iberis pulchra (Salisb.)
- Iberis roseopurpurea (Sagorski)
- Crucifera umbellata (E.H.L.Krause)
- Iberis umbellata var. tenuifolia (Vis.)
- Iberis umbellata var. platyptera (Burnat)
- Iberis hortensis (Jord.)
- Iberis corymbosa (Moench)
- Thlaspi coronatum (E.Vilm.)
- Iberis coronaria (D.Don)
- Thlaspi coronarium (E.Vilm.)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- France (native)
- Italy (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Algeria (introduced)
- Assam (introduced)
- Austria (introduced)
- Azores (introduced)
- Bangladesh (introduced)
- Belgium (introduced)
- Bulgaria (introduced)
- California (introduced)
- Czechoslovakia (introduced)
- Denmark (introduced)
- Germany (introduced)
- Great Britain (introduced)
- Greece (introduced)
- Hungary (introduced)
- Michigan (introduced)
- Morocco (introduced)
- Netherlands (introduced)
- New Mexico (introduced)
- New York (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- Nova Scotia (introduced)
- Ontario (introduced)
- Poland (introduced)
- Prince Edward I. (introduced)
- Québec (introduced)
- Romania (introduced)
- Saudi Arabia (introduced)
- South European Russi (introduced)
- Spain (introduced)
- Sweden (introduced)
- Switzerland (introduced)
- Ukraine (introduced)
- Utah (introduced)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken Aug 30, 2020 by Paola Casale (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 25, 2020 by González Fernanda (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2016 by Sabina Hartmann (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 6, 2020 by Makake77 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 15, 2018 by Nicole Thäsler (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken May 19, 2021 by Fred013 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 25, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 12, 2017 by moles (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Jul 15, 2021 by Thomas Schenkl (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 3, 2017 by Antoine AFFOUARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 30, 2020 by zaunkönig (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 19, 2021 by Fred013 (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 20, 2022 by Raggamous Dimitri (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jul 26, 2019 by Foldynovic Klárka (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 13, 2021 by Joe (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken May 3, 2017 by Antoine AFFOUARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 3, 2017 by Antoine AFFOUARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 3, 2017 by Antoine AFFOUARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 3, 2017 by Antoine AFFOUARD (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 17, 2020 by Manuel Hernández (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Jul 15, 2005 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Aug 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken Dec 29, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Pierre CROUZET (cc-by-sa)
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5377303)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324671-2)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Iberis umbellata L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Forb/herb
Growth
Bloom months: [‘may’, ‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’, ‘oct’]