Aubrieta Seeds - Pale Blue
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
4 inches
WIDTH
12 - 23 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to early summer
BLOOM COLOR
Blue
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
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Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Graeca Pale Blue) - Start these Aubrieta seeds to grow this lovely little treasured ground cover plant. Commonly known as Rock Cress, this Aubrieta perennial plant creates a carpet-like mat that produces an abundance of light blue flowers in the spring.MORE ROCK CRESS OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.5 - 7.5
SOWING RATE
Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Graeca Pale Blue) - Start these Aubrieta seeds to grow this lovely little treasured ground cover plant. Commonly known as Rock Cress, this Aubrieta perennial plant creates a carpet-like mat that produces an abundance of light blue flowers in the spring. Aubrieta plants are low-growing, only reaching about 4 inches in height, but they can spread up to 24 inches making them very desired as a ground cover plant. In the hottest climates, Aubrieta Rock Cress performs best with some afternoon shade.
Rock Cress Aubrieta seeds can be started indoors or outdoors. For indoor sowing, start the Rock Cress seeds 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the ground cover seed into a good quality starter mix and cover it lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. Transplant the Aubrieta plants into the garden after frost danger has passed. For outdoor sowing, after frost danger is over, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 2 – 3 inches of soil and weeding. Sow the Aubrieta seeds, lightly covering them, and keep the ground cover seed moist until germination.
Common Questions
How can the aubrieta plant be used in a landscape?
These flowers are great for banks, slopes, beds and borders, edging plants, ground cover, they are beautiful in containers cascading over the edge and rock walls.
Do aubrieta flowers attract any pollinators?
Yes, these beautiful flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Will deer eat these plants?
No, deer tend to avoid the aubrieta plants.
Do I need to prune back my plants?
Yes, when flowering has finished for the season, cut back to encourage new growth and maintain compact form. Best practice is to trim back no more than ½ the plant at one time.
What are some good companion plants?
Plants such as candytuft, snow in summer, phlox, lambs ear, blue fescue, dianthus, and sedums all go well with the aubrieta plants.
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