Aubrieta Seeds

Aubrieta Seeds FAQs 

Take a look at some of the frequently asked questions we receive from those looking to buy Aubrieta Seeds in the UK. You can contact our Customer Service Team or browse our general FAQs for further advice.  

When to sow Aubrieta Seeds 

Aubrieta seeds can be sown indoors from late winter through spring, or outdoors from spring to early summer when conditions are suitable. As a hardy perennial, aubrieta establishes steadily and rewards gardeners with vibrant spring displays once mature.  

How to grow Aubrieta from seed 

Aubrieta is a low-growing, mat-forming evergreen perennial that is ideal for rockeries, walls, borders and gravel gardens. Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed compost and cover lightly with a fine layer of compost or vermiculite. Keep the compost moist and place in a bright location. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots before planting out in a sunny position. Aubrieta grows best in well-drained soil and performs particularly well in dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for slopes, walls and rock gardens. 

How long does it take for Aubrieta to flower? 

Aubrieta flowers from mid-spring to early summer, producing masses of colourful blooms in shades of purple, pink and lilac. Plants grown from seed typically spend time establishing before reaching their full flowering potential, but once mature they provide reliable spring colour year after year.  

Why grow Aubrieta from seed? 

Growing aubrieta from seed is a cost-effective way to produce large numbers of plants for rockeries, borders and garden walls. Its spreading, evergreen habit provides year-round interest, while the abundant spring flowers create a striking display. Aubrieta is also valuable for pollinators, offering a useful source of nectar early in the gardening season.  

Where can you grow Aubrieta? 

Aubrieta is particularly well suited to rock gardens, retaining walls, gravel gardens, banks and the front of borders. It thrives in a sunny position with well-drained soil and is especially effective when allowed to cascade over walls or spill between paving stones. Aubrieta can also be grown successfully in containers and raised beds. 

Which Aubrieta variety should I choose? 

The best aubrieta variety depends on your preferred flower colour and garden style. Varieties are available in a range of purple, pink, lilac and red shades, with both compact and more vigorous forms. Growing a mixture of varieties can create a colourful spring carpet that complements rockeries, alpine gardens and sunny borders. 

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