Aubrieta thessala grow and care – subshrub herbaceous of the genus Aubrieta also known as Aubretia or Rock cress, Aubrieta thessala perennial evergreen or warm climate annual plant, used as ornamental ground cover plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and growing in hardiness zone 4-10a (as perennial) 10b-12 (as annual).
Leaves color green, elliptic with serrated edge
Flower color purple, flowers with 4 petals
Rock, well-drained soil, better without competition, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but in order to get specific color better
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn (in warmer climate autumn)
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design and dead parts
Size of the plant?
5 cm (2 inches), spread wide as long as it possible
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Purple flowers with 4 petals
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