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Aubrieta Variegated Red
Variegated Rock Cress |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.090.440
Rock Cress is a popular spring-flowering rock garden perennial. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several weeks. This selection has pale yellow to creamy-white and green variegated leaves, with deep red flowers. Excellent in the rock garden, cascading over walls, for edging or in alpine containers. This is a vegetative clone, so plants must be increased by division, best done in early autumn. Plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Increase by careful division in early autumn. All-green shoots may arise from time to time, and these should be immediately removed or they will take over and smother the variegated portions.
Further details for
Aubrieta Variegated Red
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Variegated
White
Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Containers
Deer Resistant
Edging
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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