Aubrieta, also known as 'Rock Cress' are mat-forming evergreen perennials, with small leaves and short stems bearing 4-petalled flowers in shades of pink, purple and blue in spring.
A strong and evergreen plant, this plant is ideal for spilling over edges of pots or rockeries. Star-shaped lavender flowers cover plant late spring to summer. Height 15 cm. Spread 45 cm.
Its golden heart-shaped leaves are an asset to a rockery or will brighten a border if used as edging. Produces star-shaped blue flowers in summer. Height 10 cm. Spread 30 cm.
Very compact and petite trailing plant. It is evergreen and has star-shaped blue flowers. These face upwards and appear from the middle of spring through to summer. Height 10 cm. Spread 15 cm.
The silver veined dark green foliage is very impressive when it reappears. The stiff steely blue flowerstems and flowers add to its magic in summer. Height 60 cm. Spread 40 cm.
The violet-blue flowers have white centres and appear from late spring to November. Rewarding plant, rich flowering and a strong grower. Height 45 cm. Spread 50 cm.
Aromatic grey-green foliage. Dark lavender-blue flowers come in flushes from early Summer. Will continue to Autumn once deadheaded. Height 60cm. Spread 80cm. Drought tolerant.
Bushy, clump-forming. Useful for edging. Loose spikes of soft lavender-blue flowers in July-Aug. Height 45 cm. Position in full sunlight and in well drained soil.