Attractive double deep mauve-purple flowers. Prefers a neutral or alkaline soil. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers March to June. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Aubrieta ‘April Joy’
Attractive double deep mauve-purple flowers. Prefers a neutral or alkaline soil.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Aubrieta |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'April Joy' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Brassicaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Trailing |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Cut back after flowering |
Border | Ground cover, Rock garden, Walls |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth |
Pruning Time | After flowering |
Pests and diseases | Aphids, Rusts, Flea beetles |
Maintenance | Dead heading |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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