Aubrieta ‘Axcent Deep Purple’

Aubrieta is an excellent evergreen ground cover plant, which can bridge the brief gap between spring bulbs fading and summer perennials coming into bloom. Plants are tight, mat-forming and will act as a natural weed suppressant in sunny borders, rockeries or on banks and awkward slopes.

The deep purple blooms of Aubrieta ‘Axcent Deep Purple’ are loved by bees and butterflies, and plants are incredibly versatile, enjoying any well-drained soil in a baking hot, sunny position. Height: 10cm (4″).Spread: 60cm (24″).

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

A charming evergreen ground-cover plant, which becomes carpeted in bright purple flowers in early spring. Aubrieta ‘Axcent Deep Purple’ has a longer flowering period than most Aubretias, flowering for up to eight weeks! With its mat-forming habit and superb flowering performance, this Aubretia is perfect for rock gardens, sunny banks, dry borders and patio containers, where it acts as a natural weed suppressant. It is also fantastic for attracting bees and butterflies. Height: 10cm (4″). Spread: 60cm (24″). Plant aubrieta in full sun or slight shade, on well drained neutral or alkaline soil in rockeries, at border edges and into patio containers. On heavier soils, incorporate plenty of grit to improve drainage, prior to planting.