Aubrieta × cultorum
Aubrieta × cultorum
Low perennial ground cover with bright small flowers and evergreen foliage: ideal for rocky lawns, retaining walls, borders and balcony planters with good drainage. Loves the sun and dry summer air; Tolerates light partial shade, but blooms less in dense shade. Does not tolerate stagnation of moisture at the roots. After a wave of flowering, the bush is trimmed - this way the carpet remains dense and neat.
Stages of growth
Calendar in the garden
How to care
Watering is moderate: the soil is slightly moist, without stagnation; after thawing, remove excess moisture from the supports.
- •Remove dense snow crust from the borders if it lies on the carpet for a long time - the sheet may rot.
- •Loose pebble mulch controls weeds and reflects light.
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Unwanted Neighbors
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(3)
Often the age of the bush (needs division), lack of light or excess nitrogen and moisture. After flowering, trim and divide if necessary in autumn or spring.
Typical sign of flooding, ice without snow or damping off under dense snow/mulch. Improve drainage, do not bury the root collar, and ventilate the mulch in the spring.
Yes, but the seedlings are small and weed competition knocks them down; easier with seedlings II–III for moisture control or purchased delicate seedlings.
Role in the garden
Honey plant and bright early accent for pollinators; spreads along cracks, visually softens stone and containers. Not a food crop.
*For reference: the plant is grown primarily as an ornamental.
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