Aubrieta x 'Babywing White'

Aubretia

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Common Name:

Aubretia

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

2

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

18°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Description

This little Begonia is maintenance free, a season long performer, and handles stressful conditions such as heat and drought. These snow white flowers with distinct bright yellow centers stand out nicely above the glossy dark green foliage that is shaped like Ivy leaves. It will push out these gorgeous blooms in successive unrelenting waves all spring and summer long. Just a great annual for lots of color and low maintenance borders in your garden!

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Blooming

Blooms 4-petaled flowers on racemes in spring in a range of bright colors.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Growth

Evergreen, mound or mat-forming perennials. Common Aubrietas do well in full sun or light shade and will grow to approx. 6 in. Aubrieta is short-lived in sites that have hot summers. Works well on walls, or as a groundcover on a sunny bank. Aubrieta also makes a nice addition to a rock garden.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Planting

Seeds sow and germinate freely. Unfortunately, the seeds are generally hybridized and will not resemble the parental plant. Sow seeds in spring or fall, but provide cold protection if needed. Root cuttings in early summer.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Pest

Susceptible to nematodes, aphids, and flea beetles.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Interesting facts

Aubrieta is found among rocks, in scree, and in coniferous woodlands from Europe to Central Asia. The common name Aubretia was originally just a misspelling of the scientific name.

Aubretia (Aubrieta x 'Babywing White') - Soil and irrigation

Common Aubrietas require irrigation before and during the time when the plant is blooming. Does best in modedrately rich, neutral to alkaline soil with good drainage.