Colour-rich, spring-flowering Aubrieta plants bred for vibrant ground cover, compact growth and exceptional early-season impact—perfect for rockeries, borders, walls and cascading over edges.

Aubrieta (also known as aubretia) is a hardy alpine perennial prized for its ability to produce dense carpets of vivid colour in early to mid spring. These high-performing, low-growing plants burst into flower with masses of small, four-petalled blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink and striking bicolours, sitting just above neat, semi-evergreen foliage. Typically reaching 10–15 cm tall with a spreading habit up to 40–60 cm, they are ideal for softening hard landscaping, trailing over walls and filling gaps in borders with long-lasting seasonal colour.

Our Aubrieta plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established 1-litre rootballs (sets of 3 or 6 plants), they feature dense, fibrous root systems and healthy foliage, ensuring rapid establishment, reliable ground coverage and vibrant flowering performance year after year.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Aubrieta
• Common Name: Aubretia / Rock Cress
• Plant Type: Evergreen Alpine Perennial
• Plant Size: 1 Litre / 13 cm Rootballs (Sets of 3 or 6 Plants)
• Mature Height: Approx. 10–15 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 40–60 cm
• Growth Habit: Low-Growing, Spreading, Trailing
• Flowering Period: Early to Mid Spring
• Planting Position: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil (ideal for sandy, chalky or gravel soils)
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; low water needs once established
• Feeding: Minimal feeding required; thrives in lean to moderately fertile soils
• Maintenance: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh, compact growth
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Best Uses: Rockeries, Borders, Wall Edging, Ground Cover, Gravel Gardens, Patio Containers