Aubrieta ‘Whitewell Gem’
Purple Rock Cress |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.090.450
Rock Cress is an extremely popular rock garden plant, and a familiar sight in the spring garden. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several weeks. This strain has flowers in various shades of purple to violet, over grey-green leaves. Plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or part shade, growing over rock walls, or in alpine troughs and other containers.
Further details for
Aubrieta ‘Whitewell Gem’
Optimal Growing Conditions
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
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Mauve/Lilac Mixed Purple
Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Spring Late Spring
Foliage Color Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Containers Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Ground Cover
Flower Head Size Very Small
Height 10-15 cm 4-6 inches
Spread 30-60 cm 12-23 inches
Foot Traffic Light
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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