Aubrieta cultorum

Rock Cress, Aubrieta cultorum, Aubrieta x cultorum, Aubrieta cultorum hybrida

Aubrieta cultorum is a popular, spring-flowering, hardy perennial that forms a low carpet of soft, grey-green leaves. It becomes covered in small, mauve-purple flowers for several weeks through spring as it grows to about 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Aubrieta cultorum is commonly planted along the edges of paths, around rocks, or grown in a container. It also makes for an effective groundcover with a mass planting.

Aubrieta cultorum (Rock Cress) is currently unavailable.

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	15 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Rock Cress, Aubrieta cultorum, Aubrieta x cultorum, Aubrieta cultorum hybrida
Sku	12565

Aubrieta cultorum Details

Aubrieta cultorum is a popular, spring-flowering, hardy perennial that forms a low carpet of soft, grey-green leaves. It becomes covered in small, mauve-purple flowers for several weeks through spring. It grows to about 15 cm tall and spreads about 40 cm, preferring a sunny position and a well-drained site. It is hardy to moderate frost and coastal environments. Aubrieta cultorum is commonly planted along the edges of paths, around rocks, or grown in a container. It also makes for an effective groundcover with a mass planting.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Aubrieta cultorum (Rock Cress)? We are here to help.

Ask a Question

Please log in or create an account to ask questions.

More species and varieties of Aubrieta

Popular Perennials

We love Griselinia 'Broadway Mint' and Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary) as much as anyone, but part of the fun is discovering Achillea Anthea, Heuchera Kassandra (Coral Bells), and Metrosideros 'Maungapiko'.

–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

metrosideros excelsa dwarf
Metrosideros 'Tahiti', commonly known as the metrosideros excelsa dwarf or Dwarf Pohutukawa, is a stunning compact shrub that brings vibrant colour and year-round interest to New Zealand gardens. C…
large mandarin tree for sale
Are you searching for a large mandarin tree for sale in New Zealand to fast-track your orchard or bring instant Mediterranean style to your garden? Mature mandarin trees offer abundant harvests, fr…
festuca ornamental grass
Festuca ornamental grass is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners looking to add low-maintenance colour, texture, and movement to their landscapes. This hardy, versatile grass variety—often known…

Aubrieta cultorum

Aubrieta cultorum Details

Questions and Answers

Explore Garden Inspiration

Free shipping on orders over $150!