Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Description
Potted Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue'
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Mature size 10cm in height
RHS Good for Pollinators
Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Delivery
Delivery Info: Your healthy Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.
Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Characteristics
Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 10 cm with a spread of 30 cm.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, providing year-round foliage and interest.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: mat-forming plant with mid-green leaves and blue-purple flowers in spring. This variety produces slightly larger blooms.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy in most Irish climates.
Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Uses
Uses in Garden: Ideal in rockeries and pots in full sun. This mat-forming alpine can also be planted in crevaces, in walls or in borders where the soil is well-drained.
Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Planting Characteristics
Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun for best growth, but it can tolerate partial shade.
Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost-hardy in Irish climates.
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderately fast-growing, expect visible growth each year.
Pruning Advice: Minimal pruning required, remove dead or damaged leaves as needed.
Aubrieta Kitte Blue - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate
Planting Time: Plant in early spring for best results.
Instruction: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in a location where it can receive full sun to partial shade.
Plant Spacing: Allow at least 20 cm between each plant to accommodate its mature size.
Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain the desired shape and remove any dead or damaged leaves.
Facts About Product: Aubrietas are a must-have for colour in the garden in spring. It is a versatile and easy to grow plant that will reward you with masses of purple flowers. It looks fantastic with daffodils and tulips forming a mat at the base of these or cascading from stone walls.
NB: price per plant