Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy'
Myriads of deep red flowers
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Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy'
- A compact, mat-forming evergreen with small grey-green leaves and myriads of burgundy coloured flowers
- Flowers from April right through to June
- A low growing evergreen perennial which is easy to grow and care for and is hardy down to -15-20
- Perfect for sunny borders, patio pots and as edging or ground cover
- Looks especially good cascading over walls
- A deserving winner of the RHS Plants for Pollinators designation - bees can't keep off it!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' is excellent for trailing over the edges of 25 cm pots in spring temperatures around 15°C.
How big does it get?
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' typically reaches a mature height of 15 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Aubrieta 'Axcent Burgundy' holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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