Attractive double deep 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 ‘Bob Saunders’ (d)
Attractive double deep purple flowers. Prefers a neutral or alkaline soil.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Aubrieta |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Bob Saunders' (d) |
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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