Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink'

Aubretia

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Common Name:

Aubretia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

18°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Description

Maintenance free, season long performance, handles stressful conditions.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Blooming

Blooms 4-petaled flowers on racemes in spring in a range of bright colors.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Growth

Evergreen, mound or mat-forming perennials. Common Aubrietas do well in full sun or light shade and will grow to approx. 6 in. Aubrieta is short-lived in sites that have hot summers. Works well on walls, or as a groundcover on a sunny bank. Aubrieta also makes a nice addition to a rock garden.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Planting

Seeds sow and germinate freely. Unfortunately, the seeds are generally hybridized and will not resemble the parental plant. Sow seeds in spring or fall, but provide cold protection if needed. Root cuttings in early summer.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Pest

Susceptible to nematodes, aphids, and flea beetles.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Interesting facts

Aubrieta is found among rocks, in scree, and in coniferous woodlands from Europe to Central Asia. The common name Aubretia was originally just a misspelling of the scientific name.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing Pink') - Soil and irrigation

Common Aubrietas require irrigation before and during the time when the plant is blooming. Does best in modedrately rich, neutral to alkaline soil with good drainage.