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Overview
Aubretia is a compact, mat forming, spreading hardy perennial that is ideal for wall tops, rock-gardens and border edgings, and prefers to be grown in full sun and well drained soil.
It’s named after the French botanical artist Claude Aubriet.
The flowers appear from March-June, and have a colour range from white through pale pink to rich purple.
The semi-deciduous plants grows to approx.
100-200mm (4"-8") high and a spread of around 600mm (24”) limy soil is preferable but not essential.
On poor soils or when planting on dry banks or walls, enrich the planting hole with compost.
Aubretia is generally pest and disease free, however a prolonged spell of cool, damp weather may encourage downy mildew.
The symptoms are a yellowing of the leaves, with grey downy patches on the undersides.
Remove and destroy all affected leaves, including any on the ground around
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