Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-7
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Candytuft
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Candytuft
red alder
In German
Schleifenblume
rot-Erle
In French
candytuft
aulne rouge
In Spanish
candytuft
aliso rojo
In Greek
candytuft
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
ibero
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
candytuft
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Coleus
red alnus
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 Red Alder
Season and care of Candytuft and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candytuft and Red Alder Physical Information
Candytuft and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Red Alder are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Candytuft and Red Alder
Care of Candytuft and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.