Aubrieta cultorum ‘Pink Lollipop’ – (Rock cress)

Description

This aubrieta is a tough little plant which smothers itself in clear pink  flowers in the springtime . It is a great little plant for rockeries, retaining walls  and banks and forms a cushion of leaves , which gradually expand over time to fall down over the rocks or walls , and erupt in a wonderful display of flowers in spring. It doesn’ t take much care as it retains its small compact shape, and can also be used for cottage gardens where a mounded plant is required. It grows just 10 cm tall , and can also be used as a small plant for pots.

Sowing advice
Sow spring or autumn.  Best sown where they are to grow, but can be sown in trays or pots. Sow into prepared soil which is fine grained .  Ideal temperature is  18-20°C.  Thin seedlings to 5cm spacing. If sown indoors, surface sow onto moist seed compost. Don’t cover seed as light aids germination. Propagate 18-21°C. Germination takes 14-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Autumn sowing will flower the next year.