Mr Fothergills Aubrieta Large Flowered Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Aubrieta Large Flowered Mixed Seeds

Aubrieta Large Flowered Mixed Seeds produce beautiful, low-growing groundcover that bursts into colour each spring, creating a stunning carpet of blooms. Ideal for edging, rock gardens, tubs, and dry walls, these hardy perennials offer effortless charm year after year.

Key Features

• Forms dense, ground-hugging mats perfect for borders, walls, and paths

• Produces masses of bright flowers ideal for early spring colour

• Attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden

• Thrives in partial shade and well-drained soil

• A reliable hardy perennial returning each year

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Aubrieta Large Flowered Mixed Seeds provide a vibrant display of pink blooms that create exceptional groundcover in early spring. As a hardy perennial, Aubrieta x cultorum is prized for its ability to cascade gracefully over rocks, walls, and containers, forming a dense mat of foliage and flowers that beautifully complements spring bulbs.

This dwarf, low-maintenance variety is perfect for gardeners looking to add long-lasting structure and colour to their outdoor space. Aubrieta is particularly valued for its early flowering period, providing crucial nectar for bees and beneficial insects. Its tolerance for partial shade and well-drained soil makes it versatile across various garden settings, from containers to alpine areas. With reliable performance and enduring charm, this mix is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking spring interest with minimal effort.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Aubrieta x cultorum

• Plant Class: Hardy Perennial

• Habit: Dwarf, ground cover

• Height: 15cm (6in)

• Colour: Pink

• Situation: Partial shade

• Attractive To: Bees

• Suitable For: Containers, edging, rockeries, dry walls

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow indoors FebruaryApril, 0.5cm (“) deep in trays of compost.

• Keep moist and place in a cold frame, unheated greenhouse, or warm windowsill.

• Pot on to 7.5cm (3″) pots when seedlings are large enough to handle.

• Harden off before planting out SeptemberOctober, spacing 30cm (1ft) apart.

• Alternatively sow outdoors AprilJune into prepared, watered soil.

• Thin seedlings to 5cm (2″) apart, then transplant to final positions in autumn.

• Flowers MarchJune the following year.

Create a Colourful Spring Carpet

Perfect for rockeries, edging paths, and softening hard landscaping, this Aubrieta mix provides long-lasting spring beauty with very little maintenance. Add it to your garden for reliable early-season colour and pollinator appeal.