{"title":"Aubrieta hybrida","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAubrieta hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e — rock cress \/ aubretia\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAubrieta hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e is the botanical name for garden aubretia, the much-loved alpine whose dense, evergreen cushions disappear each spring beneath sheets of small, four-petalled flowers in rich purple, violet, mauve and pink. It is the species behind our aubretia and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rock-cress\"\u003erock cress\u003c\/a\u003e planting within the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowers\"\u003eflower seed\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory \u0026amp; origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe garden aubretias are hybrids derived from species native to the mountains of southern Europe and the Mediterranean, where they grow in rock crevices and on stony slopes. Their toughness and dazzling spring display made them a staple of rockeries, walls and alpine gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eAubrieta\u003c\/em\u003e was named after the French botanical artist Claude Aubriet, while \u003cem\u003ehybrida\u003c\/em\u003e simply marks these as garden hybrids bred for larger flowers and a wider colour range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA low, spreading evergreen perennial just a few centimetres tall but spilling widely, it forms tight mats of small grey-green leaves smothered in flower through spring. Drought-hardy once established and thriving in poor, gritty ground, it is one of our best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-cover-flowers\"\u003eground-cover flowers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-flowers\"\u003edrought-tolerant flowers\u003c\/a\u003e, while its early nectar is valuable for emerging bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Aubrieta hybrida from seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow the fine seed in spring or late summer, pressing onto the surface of gritty compost and barely covering, kept cool and bright. Plant into full sun in sharply drained soil, a wall crevice or rockery, and shear the cushions lightly straight after flowering to keep them dense and tidy. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-flowers-from-seed-a-complete-beginner-s-guide\"\u003eflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/flower-sowing-calendar\"\u003eflower sowing calendar\u003c\/a\u003e cover the timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady to grow aubretia? Browse the varieties or learn the basics first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rock-cress\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#66971d;color:#ffffff;padding:12px 22px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBrowse rock cress varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-plant-flowers-from-seed-a-complete-beginner-s-guide\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#ffffff;color:#3f6312;border:1.5px solid #9cc35f;padding:10.5px 21px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eFlower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rock-cress\"\u003eRock Cress\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-cover-flowers\"\u003eGround-Cover Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-flowers\"\u003eDrought-Tolerant Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perennial-flowers\"\u003ePerennial Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowers\"\u003eAll Flower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003ca href=\"\/\"\u003eSeedsChoice\u003c\/a\u003e, every order ships from Meppel, NL with fast, tracked EU delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rock-cress-seeds-aubrieta-hybrida-mix","title":"Rock Cress Seeds Aubrieta Hybrida Perennial Mix","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePerennial color for rock gardens and walls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erock cress seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a classic choice for adding a low, spreading carpet of spring-to-summer color in rockeries and along edges. This perennial mix features compact plants that reach around 15 cm in height and are valued for their neat, mat-forming habit. Also known as aubrieta hybrida seeds, this selection is well suited to creating a soft, flowering look between stones, along paths, and in other tight spaces where a low growing perennial flower is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for sunny rockeries and crevice planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese rock garden flower seeds are popular for planting in wall crevices, between paving stones, and at the front of borders, where the plants can gently trail over edges. As full sun rockery plant seeds, they perform best in bright, open positions and are often chosen as perennial ground cover flower seeds for small-scale coverage with a tidy profile. For gardeners searching for perennial rock cress seeds, this mix offers an easy way to bring varied color into a rock garden design without taking up much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil preference and ornamental garden uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wall crevice flowering plant is known to prefer limey soil, making it a good match for lime loving garden flower seeds in suitable sites. The botanical name is \u003cem\u003eAubrieta hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e. Use it as a low edging plant, a feature in alpine-style beds, or as a gentle spiller over stones and low walls. If you are looking for rock cress seeds full sun or rock cress seeds limey soil, this perennial mix is a practical ornamental option for rock and gravel gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51732856275281,"sku":"SHA-BLO-021194-2","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-BLO-021194-2_1_0cc44d4a-c287-4d9e-8138-2ffacc75c375.png?v=1778178935"},{"product_id":"aubrietia-seeds-whitewell-gem-aubrieta-hybrida","title":"Aubrietia Seeds Whitewell Gem Aubrieta Hybrida Perennial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhitewell Gem aubrietia for rock gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eaubrietia seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e ‘Whitewell Gem’ are a classic choice for adding a low, spreading carpet of colour to sunny garden features. This perennial alpine flower stays compact at around 15 cm tall and is valued for its abundant pink spring flowering display. Often grown as a rock garden groundcover, it also suits wall edging and planting into crevices where a neat, trailing habit can soften hard lines without taking over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant character, colour, and garden placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is commonly offered as aubrietia whitewell gem seeds and is widely used for bright, early-season impact in borders, slopes, and stonework. The plant forms a dense mat of foliage topped with masses of small flowers, making it a reliable option for gardeners seeking low growing spring flowering plant seeds for decorative ground cover. It is especially popular for wall crevice planting seeds, where the cascading growth can highlight steps, raised beds, and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil preference and botanical identification details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhitewell Gem prefers limey, calcareous conditions, making it a good match for lime loving garden flowers in well-drained sites. If you are selecting perennial aubrietia seeds for rock garden designs or aubrietia seeds for wall edging, this cultivar is typically chosen for its tidy habit and strong ornamental performance in sunny positions. Botanical name: \u003cem\u003eAubrieta hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742059430225,"sku":"SHA-LUN-051252-8","price":4.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-LUN-051252-8_1_aad545f8-849b-4146-80dd-2a1b1c07a5b2.png?v=1778186514"},{"product_id":"rock-cress-purple-mix-seeds-aubrieta-hybrida","title":"Rock Cress Purple Mix Seeds Aubrieta Hybrida Perennial","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePerennial colour mix for rockeries and walls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erock cress seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e are a popular choice for adding a low, flowering carpet to sunny rock gardens, stone edges, and wall tops. This perennial mix is based on \u003cem\u003eAubrieta hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e and is valued for its compact habit and its ability to soften hard landscaping with masses of small blooms. Expect an aubrieta mixed colours display that brings lively contrast between stones, paving gaps, and raised borders without taking over taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant character, colour range, and height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aubrieta hybrida seeds develop into a ground cover flowering perennial with a neat, spreading form. The plants typically reach around 15 cm in height, making them well suited as perennial rock garden flower seeds for the front of borders and for creating a tidy line along paths. In bloom, the mix offers varied shades that work well in mixed plantings, especially where you want a continuous, low profile of colour rather than tall stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest placement for edging and limey soils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as rockery plant seeds for sunny positions where a wall edging groundcover plant can cascade gently over edges and between stones. The variety is known as a lime loving garden plant seeds option and prefers limey soil, making it a natural fit for many rockery settings and masonry-adjacent beds. For gardeners searching for perennial rock cress seeds for rockery, this mix is an easy way to introduce long-lasting structure and seasonal colour in compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaphira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51743615123793,"sku":"SHA-LUN-051253-7","price":4.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/2458\/5553\/files\/SHA-LUN-051253-7_1_0ea40dcb-e4bd-415e-a783-fcfbe71e31cc.png?v=1778191819"}],"url":"https:\/\/seedschoice.fr\/collections\/aubrieta-hybrida.oembed","provider":"SeedsChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}