Aubrieta deltoidea Seeds (Purple Rockcress)

Purple Rockcress (Aubrieta deltoidea), also known as False Rockcress or Rock Cress, is a low-growing perennial plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This species is adored for its beautiful clusters of purple flowers that bloom in early spring. It forms spreading mats of evergreen foliage which consist of small, leathery leaves. Generally, Purple Rockcress reaches a mature height of around 6 inches and can spread up to 2 feet in width. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8. To cultivate this plant, Aubrieta deltoidea seeds are commonly used for sowing.

Growing Aubrieta deltoidea from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highlands, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Purple Rockcress Flower Seeds

To germinate Aubrieta deltoidea, start by planting the seeds in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm and sunny location. Germination should occur within 1-2 weeks.

We source all of our Aubrieta deltoidea seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Purple Rockcress seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Purple Rockcress seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Aubrieta deltoidea seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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