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<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'
<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'
<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'
<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'
<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'
<i>Aubrieta gracilis</i> 'Kitte Blue'

Aubrieta gracilis 'Kitte Blue'

aubrietia Kitte Blue

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Perfect, miniature, purple pansy-like flowers, each with a golden eye, adorn this aubrieta in spring and all but obscure the...

9cm pot
£5.24 £6.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description

Perfect, miniature, purple pansy-like flowers, each with a golden eye, adorn this aubrieta in spring and all but obscure the mat-forming, evergreen foliage beneath. Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun, ‘Kitte Blue’ is an ideal plant for dry areas such as chalky slopes and creeping over stone walls but makes a wonderful ground cover for cottage and informal gardens, too.

Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Average

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Aubrieta gracilis Kitte Blue:

For optimal growth, plant Aubretia in well-draining soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Provide at least half a day of sun to maintain its compact form and abundant flowering. Avoid planting in soils prone to waterlogging, especially in winter, and trim lightly after flowering to promote bushiness and potentially a second bloom. Feed lightly with a general-purpose liquid fertiliser in spring, and during dry spells, ensure the plant receives adequate water to support establishment. In early autumn, prune back 25-50% to maintain a dense, bushy appearance.

June Week 1

If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he

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Plant up summer containers

After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.

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