10 count flat 4.5" pots of Aubrieta Hybrida Dark Red Rock Cress ground cover. Grown in compact zones, it features bright green foliage and long blooming red flowers with yellow eyes.
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress
Draft 1
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is known for its bright red flowers and dense, mounding habit. It is a popular choice for groundcovers, borders, and rock gardens.
Description
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress has small, gray-green leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. In the spring, the plant produces masses of small, dark red flowers that cover the foliage. The flowers bloom for several weeks and attract butterflies and bees.
Hardiness
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, including dry, well-drained soil.
Care
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It requires regular watering during the first growing season, but it is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Pests and diseases
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is generally resistant to pests and diseases. However, it can be susceptible to powdery mildew in humid climates.
Propagation
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. To divide the plant, simply dig up a section of the root system and replant it in a new location.
Uses
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is a good choice for:
- Groundcovers
- Borders
- Rock gardens
- Containers
Additional information
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that is a welcome addition to any garden. It is a good choice for gardeners who are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and that will add a splash of color to their landscape.
Here are some tips for growing Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
- Shear the plant back by one-third after flowering to help maintain its shape and to promote new growth.
With proper care, Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress will thrive for many years to come.
Draft 2
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a popular perennial groundcover that is known for its dense mat of foliage and its vibrant red flowers. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Shear the plant lightly after flowering to encourage new growth.
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that is a welcome addition to any garden. It is a good choice for gardeners who are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and that will add a splash of color to their landscape.
Here are some additional tips for growing Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a vigorous grower, so it is important to plant it in an area where it has room to spread.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, but it prefers well-drained soil. If the soil is too heavy, it may be necessary to amend it with sand or other coarse material.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during the first growing season.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is relatively pest- and disease-resistant. However, it is important to inspect the plant regularly for signs of problems.
With proper care, Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress will thrive for many years to come.
Draft 3
Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a beautiful and versatile perennial plant that is known for its cascading habit and dense clusters of dark red flowers. It is a popular choice for rock gardens, alpine gardens, and borders.
Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a hardy plant that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It requires regular watering during the first growing season, but it is drought-tolerant once established. Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a beautiful plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is a good choice for:
- Rock gardens
- Alpine gardens
- Borders
- Groundcovers
- Container gardens
Here are some tips for growing Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Shear the plant lightly after flowering to encourage new growth.
Enjoy the beauty of Aubrieta hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress in your garden for many years to come!
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Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a popular perennial groundcover that is known for its dense mat of foliage and its vibrant red flowers. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established.
Here are some tips for growing Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Plant the plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage.
- Water the plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the plant once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Shear the plant lightly after flowering to encourage new growth.
Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that is a welcome addition to any garden. It is a good choice for gardeners who are looking for a plant that is easy to care for and that will add a splash of color to their landscape.
Here are some additional tips for growing Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress:
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is a vigorous grower, so it is important to plant it in an area where it has room to spread.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, but it prefers well-drained soil. If the soil is too heavy, it may be necessary to amend it with sand or other coarse material.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is drought-tolerant once established, but it will benefit from regular watering during the first growing season.
- Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress is relatively pest- and disease-resistant. However, it is important to inspect the plant regularly for signs of problems.
With proper care, Aubrieta Hybrida 'Dark Red' Rock Cress will thrive for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-11 outdoors
- Mature Height:
- 2-3 ft.
- Sunlight:
- Full Partial
- Mature Width:
- 1-2 ft.
- Botanical Name:
- Pelargonium citronellum
- Growth Rate:
- Fast
