Iberis Sempervirens Perennial Candytuft

(Lycopersicon esculentum )

A popular crimson red medium tomato with great taste that tolerates low night temperatures, so it is ideal for cooler area. A Russian heirloom that is an early producer. A tough and vigorous producer that needs staking.

An attractive cultivar medium sized, scarlet red fruit that is full of flavour. Tolerant of cool night temperatures and ideal for cool climate gardens

Flavours/Food Partners

A rich flavored tomato that partners well with Latin herbs like garlic, oregano, marjoram, rosemary and thyme. Use with any good salad vegetable, Nasturtium flowers and mixed fresh herbs to make an attractive and tasty salad.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Like all tomatoes, Red Russian is high in the cancer fighting agent, Lycopene and also Vitamin C. For a classic rich sauce cook and mix with garlic, marjoram, sweet basil, diced shallots, and fresh pizza thyme. Finely dice, mix finely chopped shallots, fresh pesto basil and extra virgin olive oil and place on lightly toasted Turkish bread then top with an anchovie for a special homemade bruschetta.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in an airy, sunny position in well drained soil or very large pots. Requires a 1.1 to 1.4 m stake.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Like all tomatoes it must receive a deep soaking when almost dry and should not receive overhead watering. Feed regularly with Seasol and Powerfeed. A small amount of dolomite lime after planting will make stronger plants. Remove side shoots and develop two or three main leaders. Harvest when fruit is full color

Herb Attributes

Position Full Sun
Height 1.2m
Width 50cm
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Description

(Iberis sempervirens)

SPECIAL QUALITIES

Candytufl is a favourite because of its great show of pure white flowers in large clusters across the entire plant.

FLOWERS

Clustered heads of white flowers cover the plant from late winter to mid spring.

POSITION & USES

Candytufl prefers full sun and well drained soil. It can be massed in the front of a perennial bed, used to edge paths and planted amongst rocks or in retaining wall pockets. It also looks lovely mixed with other perennials or annuals in pots or planters.

CULTIVATION

Easily grown in soil that is not boggy. Fertilise as growth begins in winter. Lightly trim when flowers finish, to promote another flush.

FERTILISING

Regular applications of Seasol aod Power Feed will keep it looking its best.

WATER RATING

  • Red can = Little water in hot, dry weather.
  • Green can = Deep watering every few weeks in hot, dry weather.
  • Blue can = Deep watering weekly in hot, dry weather.

Codes are a guide only and watering requirements will be affected by soil type, competition, mulching, wind and many other factors. Try to group plants with the same code in the one bed.

CAUTION: May be harmful if eaten

Herb Attributes

Plants Needed per Square Metre 5-6
Habit A compact mounding perennial.
Position Part to Full Sun, Moderate Frost
Height 15CM
Width 50CM

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