Aubrieta x 'Large Flowered Mix'

Aubretia

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Common Name:

Aubretia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Purple

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

15 cm

Maximum width:

75 cm

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Large Flowered Mix') - Description

Lavender, purple and dark rose spring blooms 3/4" across, covering rosettes 8" high. Ideal for rock gardens, banks and front of the border. Sow outdoors after last spring frost.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Large Flowered Mix') - Blooming

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

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Large Flowered Mix') - 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 'Large Flowered Mix') - 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 'Large Flowered Mix') - Pest

Susceptible to nematodes, aphids, and flea beetles.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Large Flowered Mix') - 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 'Large Flowered Mix') - 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.