Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
Candytuft
common hazel
In Hindi
Candytuft
contorted filbert
In German
Schleifenblume
contorted filbert
In French
candytuft
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
candytuft
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
candytuft
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
ibero
filbert contorcido
In Polish
candytuft
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Coleus
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Candytuft and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Candytuft and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Candytuft and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Contorted Filbert
Care of Candytuft and Contorted Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.