Product description
Aubrieta Cascade Red acts as a blazing, high-visibility beacon in the garden, bursting into a brilliant, highly saturated magenta-red carpet. The intensely bright blooms not only create a magnificent focal point against grey stone, but they also serve as an irresistible visual magnet for passing wildlife.
Plant this vibrant creeper in the poorest, most sharply drained soil available and leave the trailing foliage completely clear of the earth. Avoid chemical pesticides entirely to protect the feeding pollinators, and rely on a single, severe post-bloom haircut as its absolute only required maintenance.
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.
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Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'
Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'
Product description
Aubrieta Cascade Red acts as a blazing, high-visibility beacon in the garden, bursting into a brilliant, highly saturated magenta-red carpet. The intensely bright blooms not only create a magnificent focal point against grey stone, but they also serve as an irresistible visual magnet for passing wildlife.
Plant this vibrant creeper in the poorest, most sharply drained soil available and leave the trailing foliage completely clear of the earth. Avoid chemical pesticides entirely to protect the feeding pollinators, and rely on a single, severe post-bloom haircut as its absolute only required maintenance.
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
The vibrant magenta-red tones of Aubrieta Cascade Red are an absolute magnet for early-waking pollinators looking for nectar. Do not use any chemical pesticides anywhere near this plant, as it serves as a critical food source. Simply giving it a severe post-bloom haircut is all the maintenance it needs to remain a healthy, thriving ecosystem hub.
How to Water
Provide a gentle but deep watering immediately to settle Aubrieta Cascade Red safely into its new gritty home. Ignore the plant completely during normal weather, stepping in with a watering can only if the ground turns to absolute dust. The trailing stems despise being wet, so never spray water directly onto the red flowers or leaves.
How to Plant
Place Aubrieta Cascade Red in a prominent, fast-draining spot where its striking magenta-red carpet will command attention. Work plenty of coarse horticultural grit into the hole before laying the roots inside. Tamp the amended earth down firmly, leaving the trailing foliage completely clear of the soil surface.
