Aubrieta Cascade Purple

Aubrieta Cascade Purple: variety and characteristics

Aubrieta Cascade Purple (Aubrieta hybrida) is a perennial flower of the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). Aubrieta is a herbaceous evergreen perennial.

The stem is branched, forming a fairly dense rosette.

The flowers are numerous and completely cover the foliage.

Aubrieta is a ground-cover perennial that in spring is covered with a carpet of purple, pink and blue flowers — for rock gardens and retaining walls.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 75%
• Pack size: 0.1 g
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: September and October; seedlings
• Flowering: April – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Aubrieta Cascade Purple

Aubrieta Cascade Purple seeds are sown in September and October. The plants flower from April to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Aubrieta Cascade Purple

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.2–0.5 cm
• Spacing: 30–40 cm
• Germination: 14–28 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The seeds are sown directly in well-drained soil and covered lightly with a fine layer. Place in a warm, sunny spot. The soil should be kept moderately moist, taking care not to overwater.

Plant in sun in light, chalky soil. Trim after flowering for compactness.

Flowering and uses

Flowers in April–May.

Frequently asked questions

When should Aubrieta Cascade Purple be sown?

The recommended sowing months are September and October. Sowing method: seedlings.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 75%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.