Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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A perennial favorite, Aubrieta has long been treasured for its delightful spring show of brightly colored flowers. This free-flowering cultivar has 3/4 inch, velvety-purple to violet-blue blossoms. The evergreen leaves form low mats of foliage which should be trimmed back after flowering to maintain a compact form.
Try planting this delightful spring treasure between stepping stones, along pathways, or in the crevices of stone walls.
Characteristics:
Height:
6 Inches
Spread:
8-12 Inches
Flower Color:
Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Mid-spring
Late spring
Early summer
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Rock Garden
Eclectic
Aubrieta preforms best in full sun or light shade and well-drained soil of average fertility. Plants thrive in the limey soils of the midwest. Adding lime to the soil will also raise the pH. They revel in areas with warm sunshine, cool nights, and low humidity. Plants should be sheared back after flowering to allow for sporadic rebloom and a compact growth habit. Propagate by division in fall.