Description
Cascade Blue Rockcress Seeds grow Aubrieta, a hardy perennial groundcover loved for its low evergreen mats and cool baby-blue spring flowers. It is especially useful where plants can spill over an edge: rock walls, wall crevices, alpine containers, hanging baskets, and the front of sunny to partly shaded borders.
Why Grow It
- Hardy perennial groundcover for rock walls, alpine slopes, edging, containers, and hanging baskets.
- Low evergreen mats reach about 4-6 in. tall and can spread or trail 12-18 in.
- Early-to-late spring bloom pairs beautifully with spring bulbs and stonework.
- Watermark-free product imagery is generated for the Nuptial Co. catalog, created without reused third-party photography.
Growing Information
| Botanical name | Aubrieta spp. |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Hardy evergreen perennial groundcover |
| Mature height | 4-6 in. tall with a 12-18 in. trailing spread |
| Light | Full sun to partial shade |
| Bloom or harvest window | Early to late spring, with occasional rebloom after trimming |
| Seed count | 50 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in early spring. Press seeds onto the surface because they need light to germinate. |
| Spacing | Transplant or thin seedlings 6-9 in. apart |
| Germination | Requires light; usually 14-21 days at 65-70 F with even moisture |
Best For
- rock walls
- rock gardens
- groundcover edging
- hanging baskets
- spring bulb companions
- alpine containers
Packet Details
Includes 50 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Aubrieta prefers lean, well-drained soil and benefits from light trimming after the main spring bloom.
FAQ
Do Cascade Blue Rockcress seeds need light to germinate?
Yes. Press seeds onto the soil surface instead of burying them, then keep the surface evenly moist.
Where does Aubrieta look best?
Use it where the trailing habit can show: rock walls, edging, wall crevices, containers, hanging baskets, and the front of spring borders.
Should I trim it after flowering?
A light trim after the main bloom helps keep the mat compact and may encourage occasional reblooming.
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