Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Forest margins, Thickets
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Candytuft
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Candytuft
Red Elderberry
In German
Schleifenblume
Rote Holunder
In French
candytuft
Red sureau
In Spanish
candytuft
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
candytuft
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
ibero
Red Elderberry
In Polish
candytuft
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Dipsacales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candytuft and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Candytuft and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Candytuft and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Candytuft and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Candytuft and Red Elderberry
Care of Candytuft and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.