Description
Cascade Red Rockcress Seeds grow a hardy Aubrieta groundcover with dense evergreen mats and bright crimson spring flowers. It is built for places where trailing plants make the design: rock walls, wall crevices, edging, alpine containers, hanging baskets, and the front of dry, well-drained borders.
Why Grow It
- Hardy perennial groundcover with bright crimson spring bloom and a trailing, cascading habit.
- Low evergreen mats reach about 4-6 in. tall and spread or trail about 12-18 in.
- Useful for rock gardens, walls, containers, edging, and early pollinator color.
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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 |
| Seed count | 50 seeds |
| Sowing advice | Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in early spring. Surface sow or press seeds lightly into the soil and keep evenly moist. |
| Spacing | Transplant or thin seedlings 6-9 in. apart |
| Germination | Usually 14-21 days at 65-70 F in a well-drained, evenly moist seed-starting mix |
Best For
- rock walls
- rock gardens
- groundcover borders
- wall crevices
- containers
- hanging baskets
Packet Details
Includes 50 seeds. Store seeds cool, dry, and dark until sowing. Aubrieta prefers lean, well-drained soil and is low-maintenance once established.
FAQ
Is Cascade Red Rockcress perennial?
Yes. It is grown as a hardy perennial groundcover in suitable zones and returns from established mats.
Where should I plant it?
Choose a sunny to partly shaded spot with lean, well-drained soil where the trailing habit can spill over rocks, walls, containers, or border edges.
How far apart should seedlings be?
Thin or transplant seedlings about 6-9 inches apart so the mats can fill in without crowding.
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