Candytuft Crown Mix is a delightful hardy annual producing an abundance of delicate, sweetly scented flowers in beautiful shades of violet, lilac, lavender, soft pink and white. The flowers form pretty, rounded clusters above fresh green foliage, creating a wonderfully colourful display throughout early summer.
 
Easy to grow and wonderfully versatile, Candytuft is a lovely choice for cottage gardens, borders and cutting gardens. Its compact, bushy habit makes it particularly effective when planted in generous drifts, where the contrasting colours create a beautiful carpet of flowers.
 
The dainty flower clusters are also useful for cutting, adding a delicate, airy texture to small posies and natural, garden-style floral arrangements. Regular cutting and succession sowing will help extend the flowering season, providing a continuous supply of these charming blooms.
 
Loved by pollinators, Candytuft Crown Mix thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Quick-growing and easy to establish from seed, it's an excellent choice for filling gaps in borders and adding colour to the garden without fuss.
 
When to Sow:
Mar–May & Aug–Sep
HOW TO SOW CANDYTUFT:
Sow directly into finely prepared, well-drained soil, approximately 3–5mm deep. Ideal germination temperature: 15–20°C. Keep the soil moist until germination. Thin seedlings to their final spacing once large enough to handle. Alternatively, sow into modules and transplant carefully while young. Autumn sowings can overwinter for earlier flowering the following year. Succession sow every 3–4 weeks for a longer flowering season.
 
Classification: Hardy Annual
Expert Level: Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 1–3 Weeks
Flowering Time: May–Aug
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Loam / Sandy / Chalk
Soil Acidity: Acid / Neutral / Alkaline
Moisture: Well Drained
 
Care: Water during dry spells, particularly while establishing. Avoid excessive feeding. Remove faded flowers to keep plants tidy.
Use: Borders, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Edging, Pollinators
 
Days to Maturity: 70–90 Days (Approx.)
Height: 20–30cm
Plant Spacing: 15–20cm