I’d been trying to grow evergreen candytuft in my shady yard for years, but without success.

When I finally carved out a sunny niche in the front in 2017 I knew I had to try again. I amended the soil to make sure it drained properly, put it in a spot with six hours or so of sun, and waited, and waited…

… until spring. The flowers were glorious and white and pure, accented perfectly against the dark evergreen leaves.

I need more sun so I can plant more candytuft.