Aubrieta Florado Blue Blush Bicolor
Common name: Rock Cress
A patchwork of soft, pastel tones
-15 to -20°C
Good for Pollinators
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Aubrieta 'Florado Blue Blush Bicolour' offers an exciting new alternative to the dense blocks of colour usually associated with this familiar favourite. Each flower is white with a tiny greenish-yellow eye as it first opens, a powdery sky blue then appearing on petal tips and deepening over time. All stages appear on the plant simultaneously, giving a delightful swirled-paint effect. Aubrieta is a hardy, evergreen perennial which quickly forms a neat, dense, ground-hugging mat, often seen cascading over walls, spreading over rock gardens, or spilling over the edges of containers. From April to May, a dense profusion of brightly coloured flowers gives it a starring role in the garden. Plant in a sunny spot in moist yet well-draining, neutral to alkaline soil. Aubrieta does not like to sit damp, so add extra drainage if necessary. Give a light trim each year after flowering, to maintain a neat, dense cushion and prevent the middle from becoming bare and woody. H: 10cm S: 50cm. Hardy to between -15 C and -20 C.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Aubrieta gracilis 'Florado Blue Blush Bicolor' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Rock Cress |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.10 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand, Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral, Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
What Will I Receive?
Young Plants
Potted Plants
Bare Roots
Bulbs & Corms
