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How to Grow and Care for Annual candytuft

Annual candytuft, also known as Wild candytuft, Bitter candytuft

Annual candytuft is characterized by its low-maintenance care requirements, making it an easy addition to gardens. Key care points include ensuring full sun exposure and planting in well-draining soil to prevent root rot. It's also drought-tolerant once established, reducing the need for frequent watering. Special care should be given during the blooming period to deadhead spent flowers, encouraging a longer flowering season.

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Watering schedule: Every week

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Annual candytuft

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelMedium
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanAnnual, Perennial
Watering ScheduleEvery week
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH5.5-7
Hardiness Zones
6-9
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Annual candytuft exhibits a distinctive corymb inflorescence composed of 10 to 30 small flowers, each spanning approximately 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter. The blooms have four petals that manifest in hues ranging from white to pale violet in their natural state, and may present pink, violet, or fuchsia tones when cultivated. These blossoms emit a sweet fragrance and reach their peak flowering in the mid to late summer season. Annual candytuft's appealing visual and olfactory qualities make it a notable member of the Brassicaceae family.
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