Is Rockcress a perennial?

One of many plants going by the common name of rock cress, this perennial forms splendid mats of color in the spring. As the name implies, this hardy plant is at home in a rock garden and its associated well-drained soil.

How do you care for aubrieta plants?

Aubretia is fully hardy and flowers best in a sunny spot, but it will grow in semishade. Aubretia prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate dry growing conditions, which is why it is so well suited to being planted in walls and rockeries. It requires just a little maintenance and is trouble free.

Is purple Rockcress a perennial?

Vigorous and eye-catching, Aubrieta deltoidea (Rock Cress) is a mat forming, semi-evergreen perennial plant which produces delightful, vivid purple-red flowers in mid-late spring to early summer.

Do aubrieta come back every year?

Pruning and caring for aubrieta Cut the stems back after flowering. Every 2 or 3 years, divide the clump to easily propagate and multiply your aubretia. For spectacular blooming every year, fertilize your garden soil at the end of winter.

Where is the best place to plant aubrieta?

Aubrieta are best planted in a well-drained soil of sand, chalk and loam within an alkaline or neutral PH balance. Choose a site that has sheltered access to full sun. Aubrieta are best suited to banks and sloped or used as edging within courtyard, coastal, informal and rock gardens.

Does Aubrieta bloom all summer?

Aubrieta deltoidea blooms from the middle of spring through to early summer. The flowers have four lilac to purple petals.

Do you cut back rock cress?

Regular pruning to remove dead flowers will keep the plant healthy and encourage new growth. It is seldom necessary to treat rock cress for pests or disease.

How do you plant purple Rockcress seeds?

Sowing: In late fall or early spring, sow Purple Rockcress seeds on the surface of the soil; do not cover them, since they need light to germinate. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which should take place within 10-14 days.