Product description
Aubrieta Cascade Purple delivers a spectacularly rich, royal purple display on a dense, cascading evergreen mat. It is a rugged, highly resilient survivor that thrives in the harshest, most rubble-filled environments where delicate, moisture-loving perennials would instantly perish.
Anchor the main root mass deeply into a rocky crevice so the heavy trailing stems do not pull the plant entirely out of the dirt. Guarantee it receives unobstructed sunlight to keep the purple tones highly saturated, and never hesitate to prune away any taller neighbours attempting to cast a shadow over it.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Purple Rock Cress
Aubrieta 'Cascade Purple'
Aubrieta 'Cascade Purple'
Product description
Aubrieta Cascade Purple delivers a spectacularly rich, royal purple display on a dense, cascading evergreen mat. It is a rugged, highly resilient survivor that thrives in the harshest, most rubble-filled environments where delicate, moisture-loving perennials would instantly perish.
Anchor the main root mass deeply into a rocky crevice so the heavy trailing stems do not pull the plant entirely out of the dirt. Guarantee it receives unobstructed sunlight to keep the purple tones highly saturated, and never hesitate to prune away any taller neighbours attempting to cast a shadow over it.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
To keep the royal purple colour of Aubrieta Cascade Purple looking sharp and saturated, ensure it gets absolute, unobstructed sunlight all day long. If neighbouring plants grow too tall and cast a shadow over the mat, the stems will stretch out and the blooms will become sparse. Actively trim back any taller companions that try to block its light.
How to Water
Moisten the planting pocket thoroughly to bind the rubble and soil directly to the roots of Aubrieta Cascade Purple. Once it takes hold, treat it mean and keep it dry, as this is the secret to a spectacular floral display. Overwatering encourages weak, floppy green growth rather than the dense, tight purple mat you actually want.
How to Plant
Drape Aubrieta Cascade Purple over the top of a bright, sun-baked retaining wall where its rich royal purple blooms can trail downward. Excavate a pocket in the poorest, most rubble-filled soil you have to replicate a harsh mountain cliff. Anchor the root mass securely so the heavy cascading mat doesn't pull itself completely out of the dirt.
