Candytuft
Flower growing guide

Candytuft

πŸ“‹ This is a general flower growing guide. A detailed, variety-specific guide for Candytuft is coming soon β€” the tips below will get you growing successfully.
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Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun for the brightest blooms (6+ hours)

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Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry; avoid soaking the foliage.

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Temperature

16Β°C – 30Β°C (60Β°F – 86Β°F)

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Germination

7–21 days

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Season

Spring to Summer

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Harvest / Bloom

Blooms in roughly 50–80 days from sowing

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Well-draining garden soil with moderate fertility.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 7.0

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Sowing depth

β…› – ΒΌ inch

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Spacing

6–12 inches apart

πŸ› Pests & problems

Pest management

Deadhead spent blooms and watch for aphids and spider mites in dry weather.

Troubleshooting

Leggy, weak stems usually mean too little light β€” move to a sunnier spot.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Cut flowers in the early morning for the longest vase life.

Companion plants

Other annual flowers and vegetable borders

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Candytuft.

Get Candytuft in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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