Aubretia
€6.95
Aubretia (Aubrieta deltoidea) is offered here as a small-medium potted plant. A hardy, evergreen, mat-forming perennial reaching just 10-15 cm tall, it spreads steadily and smothers itself in purple, violet, pink or blue flowers each spring, drawing in bees and other early pollinators at a time when little else is in bloom. Its small grey-green leaves stay neat and low year-round, making it a dependable groundcover for softening walls, rockeries and path edges. Tolerant of poor, sandy or lime-rich soils once established, it is a tough, low-maintenance choice for dry, free-draining spots. Ideal for rock gardens, cottage borders and pollinator-friendly plantings throughout Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 1 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil, adding compost on very poor ground but avoiding rich or waterlogged conditions. Water regularly while establishing, especially in walls, containers or shallow soil, and mulch lightly with compost or gravel. Trim back hard after flowering to keep plants compact and prevent the centre becoming woody. Once established, Aubretia is drought-tolerant and needs very little upkeep, spreading gently to form a colourful mat. Divide or take cuttings in summer to raise new plants for walls and rockeries.
