Aubretia 'Purple Cascade'

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£12.95
Flowering
Ornamental

Transform your rock gardens with the vibrant Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade'. This stunning aubrieta cascade purple plant is perfect for both new and experienced gardeners, creating a cascading display that enhances any green space.

Key Features

  • Beautiful cascading purple flowers
  • Perfect for rock gardens and alpine beds
  • Easy to grow aubrieta cascade
  • Long-lasting perennial
  • Suits UK climate

Plant Care Instructions

Soil Requirements

  • Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil is ideal for Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade'. Ensure the soil allows excess water to drain away to prevent root rot.

Sun Exposure

  • Full sun is necessary to maintain a compact form and promote abundant flowering throughout the season.

Watering and Fertilizing

  • Water adequately during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Feed with a general-purpose liquid fertilizer in spring to encourage healthy growth and vibrant blooms.

Pruning Tips

  • Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. In early autumn, prune 25-50% of the plant to prepare for the next growing season.

Physical Characteristics

  • Eventual height: 0.3m
  • Eventual spread: 0.45m
  • Flowering period: January - December
  • Rate of growth: Fast-growing
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy, suitable for the UK climate

Sowing Instructions

Surface sow seeds in trays with quality compost from February to October. Lightly press the seeds into the soil without covering them, as they require light to germinate.

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Details

Aubretia 'Purple Cascade' is a popular perennial known for its vibrant purple flowers and cascading habit. It is perfect for adding a splash of colour to rock gardens, borders, and containers. This low-maintenance plant is easy to grow and provides year-round interest.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
  • Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers
  • Produces vibrant purple flowers from Spring to early Summer
  • Hardy and low maintenance

What's Included

Packs: Start with a pack of strong seedlings. They have robust roots and are ready to plant in your garden or pots. Perfect for early garden starts.

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Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered
Soil Well-drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture Low
Hardiness Fully hardy
Growth Rate Fast
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread 15cm x 50cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial

What You Need To Know About “Aubretia 'Purple Cascade'”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Aubretia 'Purple Cascade' is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant colour and lush foliage to any garden. It is known for its cascading purple flowers, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
  • Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers
  • Produces vibrant purple flowers from Spring to early Summer
  • Hardy and low maintenance

Aubretia 'Purple Cascade' is a stunning perennial that adds vibrant colour and lush foliage to any garden. It is known for its cascading purple flowers, making it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
  • Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and containers
  • Produces vibrant purple flowers from Spring to early Summer
  • Hardy and low maintenance
Planting TimeSpring
Sunlight & PositioningFull sun
Where to PlantRock garden
Growing LocationCourtyard gardens
Planting TimeSpring
Sunlight & PositioningFull sun
Where to PlantRock garden
Growing LocationCourtyard gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade'?

Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade' thrives in full sun with well-draining, moderately dry soil. It prefers alkaline to neutral pH and grows well in rock gardens or along walls.

How should I care for Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade' plants?

Water moderately during dry periods and prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape. Avoid fertilising excessively as it can reduce hardiness.

Can Aubrieta 'Purple Cascade' be propagated easily?

Yes, it can be propagated by root division in early spring or by stem cuttings in late spring or autumn. Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged during rooting​.

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