Add a carpet of vibrant blue blooms to your garden with Aubrieta Blue Rock Cress, a low-maintenance perennial perfect for rock gardens, borders, and cascading over walls. This heirloom, non-GMO variety is easy to grow and ideal for creating striking groundcover displays. Known for its long-lasting flowers and hardy nature, Aubrieta adds color, texture, and charm to any home garden.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering groundcover
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Flower Color: Blue to violet
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading
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Height: 6 – 12 inches
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Bloom Season: Early spring to late spring
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Uses: Rock gardens, borders, walls, groundcover, containers
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost passes.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade for optimal flowering.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: 6 – 12 inches apart to allow spreading.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.