Product specifications and features

Product Description

Aubretia Large Mixed Seeds

Aubrietia hybrida - this delightful plant produces masses of colour in spring and early summer. A ground hugging plant that prefers full sun. Hardy Perennial.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Height: 10-15cm
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering Time: March to June (following year)
Garden Uses: Great for rockeries, walls and ground cover.
Attracts: Bees, butterflies and other pollinators

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting Indoors - February-March
Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in trays of moist compost, be careful not to over-water. Store in a greenhouse or cold frame. When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location in September. Harden off first.

Sowing Outdoors -April-June
Spacing 15cm
Sow seeds 0.5cm deep in flowering location, thin to above spacings. Once flowering is complete trim back.

Specs & Details

Established spread
20-40cm
Life cycle
Perennial
Habit
Upright

Features

  • Perfect for Pots

  • Perennial (Regrows)

  • Thrives Full Sun

  • Full Hardy

Plant Calendar

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Plant

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From March To April

Harvest

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From April To May

FAQs

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.

When can I grow Aubretia in the UK?

Grow Aubretia in spring or autumn, when soil conditions are workable. It is a hardy plant for sunny edges, walls and rockeries.

Where is the best place to grow Aubretia?

Aubretia needs full sun and very well-drained soil. It is particularly good for rockeries, raised beds, gravel gardens and spilling over walls.

Why has my Aubretia become woody or bare in the middle?

Aubretia can become straggly with age. Trim it lightly after flowering to encourage compact new growth and avoid cutting into old bare wood.

Can I grow Aubretia in a pot?

Yes. Use a pot with excellent drainage and gritty compost. Keep it in full sun and avoid waterlogging in winter.

Will Aubretia come back every year?

Yes. Aubretia is a hardy perennial that returns each year and can gradually spread to form low mats.

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