Aubretia Hybride
£7.49
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:
Mature Height: 10–15cm
Mature Spread: 30–60cm
Flower Colour: Violet-purple
Flowering Period: Early to mid spring
Foliage: Evergreen, silvery-green
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid, neutral
Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts early pollinators and provides ground cover
Perfect For:
Coastal and urban gardens
Rockeries and retaining walls
Edging sunny borders or raised beds
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.