Description

A springtime essential for adding early-season colour to walls, rockeries, and sunny borders, Aubretia hybrida creates a soft mat of vibrant purple blooms that spill beautifully over edges and containers. Loved for its compact, spreading habit and ease of care, this low-growing perennial is ideal for brightening up front gardens and raised beds across South London. Pair with arabis, alyssum, or creeping thyme for a colourful tapestry effect.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 10–15cm


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  Mature Spread: 30–60cm


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  Flower Colour: Violet-purple


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  Flowering Period: Early to mid spring


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  Foliage: Evergreen, silvery-green


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts early pollinators and provides ground cover

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Rockeries and retaining walls


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  Edging sunny borders or raised beds


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  Low-maintenance spring colour

How to Grow:

Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact and encourage fresh growth for next season’s bloom.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.