Axcent® Dark Red Rock Cress
Aubrieta hybrida 'ABRZ0001' PP #24,199
Pronunciation: aw-bree-EH-tuh
SKU #31415
Description | An impressive display of bright red flowers nearly smothers neat, mounding gray-green foliage in spring, nearly two weeks earlier than most! This low, mat-forming perennial is perfect for grouping to create a swath of color in a rock garden or border, or as a filler between stepping stones. Thrives in patio pots. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Blooms | Early Spring |
Mature Size | Reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading 12 to 14 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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Design Ideas | This dense little perennial is a favorite for spilling out of niches in old stone walls and in nooks of rock gardens. Use as an informal edging along walkways and flagstone paths. Neatens up the front of the perennial border perfectly. A great choice for year-round cover beneath roses in the cutting garden, or elsewhere. |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Care | Thrives in slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Best in filtered sun in hot summer regions. Water regularly to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed in spring, repeat during growing season. Appreciates a gravel mulch. Shear lightly after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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