Aubrieta Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' 5-10 pot P9

Size: Potmaat leidend

5-10cm

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Pot 9x9 cm (P9)

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Available from: 03/02/2025

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Nr. of plants

3.00

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Benefits according to our specialist

Plantable year-round
Pot grown
Rich flowering

Plant features
Description
Planting and care
Packaging and shipping

Genus
Aubrieta (view all varieties)

Root type
Pot

Pot size
9x9 cm (P9)

Flowering months
April, May, June

Leaf colour
Red, Pink

Possibilities
Border, Group planting, Planter, Pot, Edge planting

Soil type
All soil types, well-drained

Positioning
Semi-shade, Sun

Winter hardiness
-20,6°C / -15,0°C , USDA zone 6b/7a

Fruit-bearing plants
No

Water needs
Average water

Number of plants per m²
9

Evergreen plants
No

Leaf colour
Green

Fragrant plants
No

Growth habit
Creeping wide-spreading growth habit

Height at time of delivery excluding pot/clod
5-10

Mature height (cm)
10

Art. no.
1000115

Description

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' | Aubrieta

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' offers a spectacular splash of color to any garden setting with its vibrant red and purple blossoms. This charming variety of Aubrieta is celebrated for its lush, widespread growth habit that cascades beautifully over borders and planters. Blooming from April to June, Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' adds a striking visual appeal to any outdoor space.

With a name synonymous with hardy and lush groundcovers, Aubrieta species are a staple in ornamental horticulture. This particular cultivar continues the tradition, providing an extended season of interest with its creeping foliage and bright blooms.

The main features of Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

Aubrieta is known for its creeping, widespread growth, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, hanging baskets, and as an edging plant for paths and borders.
'Cascade Red' has a compact size, with its ultimate height reaching only about 10cm, allowing it to fit perfectly into small spaces or at the front of a border.
The foliage remains green throughout all seasons, providing a constant backdrop for the vibrant red and purple flowers that make their appearance in the spring.
This species is well-suited to a variety of soil types, as long as they offer good drainage, and it thrives in both sun and partial shade.
Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' is quite easy to propagate, offering gardeners the opportunity to expand their floral display through seeds or cuttings.

Tips

To maintain the health and appearance of your Aubrieta 'Cascade Red', ensure that it receives average water, especially during dry spells, as it is not drought-resistant.
Prune after flowering to encourage a dense growth habit and to help maintain the shape of the plant.
When planting in containers, make sure to use a well-drained potting mix to prevent waterlogging, which can be detrimental to the plant's health.
For optimal blooming, place your Aubrieta in a location where it will receive plenty of sunlight but can also enjoy some afternoon shade during the hottest part of the day.

Ideal placement of a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

For optimal growth, the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' flourishes best in locations that receive full sun or partial shade, with preference given to brighter conditions to maximize its blooming potential. This creeping perennial requires well-drained soil, which is critical to prevent waterlogging and ensure overall plant health. Its versatile nature allows it to adapt to a variety of soil types. When considering placement, be mindful of its sprawling growth habit, making it an excellent selection for softening the edges of borders, gracing rockeries, or cascading over walls for a vibrant display of red and purple hues in the spring.

How do I plant a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

For successful establishment, plant Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. This species thrives in a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. As a pot-grown specimen, it can be transplanted into the garden during any season that is free of frost. Space the plants adequately to accommodate their creeping, widespread growth habit, which will not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also allow for optimal development. Initially, ensure regular watering to help the plants settle in their new environment, encouraging a robust root system for long-lasting displays of vibrant blooms.

Pruning a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

To maintain a compact and vigorous form, it is recommended to lightly prune Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' immediately after the flowering period. Typically, this would be in early summer, once the vivid bloom of red and pink hues has subsided. Trimming back the foliage can encourage a denser habit and may promote a second, though less abundant, flush of flowers later in the season. Use clean, sharp shears to trim the plant, ensuring to cut back to healthy growth to invigorate its creeping, widespread growth habit.

Watering a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' requires consistent moisture to thrive, especially when establishing itself in a new environment. During the active growth period in the spring and early summer, ensure the soil is kept moderately moist. In full sun or partial shade, the plant's average water needs should be met with deep, infrequent watering to encourage a strong root system. However, it is crucial to avoid waterlogging as Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' prefers well-drained soil. During periods of rainfall, reduce supplemental watering to maintain the appropriate moisture level.

Fertilising a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

To ensure vigorous growth and vibrant blooms, it is essential to provide Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' with the necessary nutrients. Fertilize in early spring as new growth appears, applying a balanced, slow-release fertilizer that will nourish the plant throughout its peak growing season. A second application of fertilizer may be beneficial after the initial flush of flowers has faded, to encourage further blooming and foliage density.

Given its creeping, widespread growth habit, care should be taken to distribute the fertilizer evenly around the base of the plant, avoiding direct contact with the foliage to prevent burn. With proper fertilization, this species will reward with a profusion of red and purple flowers that enliven borders and spill gracefully over edges in the sun or partial shade.

The characteristics of a Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'

One delightful aspect of Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' is its ability to thrive in rocky and gravelly soils, where other plants may struggle. This resilience makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens or as an ornamental border. The plant's cascading growth habit creates a stunning carpet of deep red blooms in the spring, offering a vivid splash of color to any landscape. Additionally, deadheading spent flowers can promote a second bloom, extending the vibrancy well into the growing season.

What will be the height of Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' typically reaches a maximum height of 10 centimeters.

What will be the width of Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' will reach a maximum spread ranging from 10 centimeters to 50 centimeters, depending on the growing conditions.

Which soil type is most suitable for the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' can thrive in a variety of soil types, as long as they are well-drained. Ensuring proper drainage will contribute to the overall health and vigor of this plant.

What is the ideal positioning for the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' flourishes in locations that receive ample sunlight as well as in areas with partial shade. This plant can thrive in both sunny spots and locations where it is partially shaded throughout the day.

What is the flowering colour of the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

The blossoms of Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' display vibrant red and pink hues, adding a striking and colorful touch to the plant.

Is the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' hardy?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' demonstrates winter hardiness as it can withstand temperatures between -20.6°C and -15.0°C. This places the plant within USDA hardiness zones 6b to 7a. Therefore, Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' is well-equipped to thrive during the winter months in regions that fall within these hardiness zones.

Is the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' evergreen?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' is not an evergreen plant. This means that it goes through a seasonal leaf-shedding process, typically during the autumn, and produces new foliage in the following spring.

What is the growth strength of the Aubrieta 'Cascade Red'?

Aubrieta 'Cascade Red' typically reaches its ultimate height within a span of 2 to 5 years, showcasing a moderate yet steady growth rate.

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