Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade'
Vibrant violet-blue alpine spill
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Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade'
- Create a breathtaking, cascading waterfall of intense, vibrant, violet-blue colour with this spectacularly floriferous, evergreen alpine perennial.
- Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' is an absolute blooming machine, completely smothering its neat green foliage in a phenomenal display of tiny flowers every single spring.
- This aubrieta is the absolute ultimate choice for softening the hard edges of rockeries, spilling dramatically over retaining walls, or edging a sunny pathway.
- It is exceptionally drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils, making it an incredibly reliable, low-maintenance hero for a hot, baking spot.
- You will be amazed by the sheer volume of early-season pollinators it attracts, providing a massive, vital source of nectar for waking bees and butterflies.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' is perfect for shallow pots or alpine troughs.
How big does it get?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' typically reaches a mature height of 15 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Aubrieta 'Blue Cascade' is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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