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How to Grow

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors. Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
• Plant spacing: 12 inches

Plant Specifications

Rock cress is a low-growing perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows wonderfully as a ground cover and rock garden plant. Make sure to trim lightly immediately after blooming.

• Bloom color: purple
• Bloom season: mid spring to early summer
• Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Whitewell Gem) - Grow this terrific perennial from Aubrieta seeds. Aubrieta Whitewell Gem, commonly known as Rock Cress, is an extremely popular rock garden plant and a familiar sight in the spring garden. It forms a low cushion of evergreen leaves, literally smothered by flowers for several months. This Rock Cress variety has flowers in various shades of purple to violet, over grey-green leaves. These ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming, to encourage a thick mounding habit. Rock Cress plants are an excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or partial shade, growing over rock walls, or in alpine troughs, containers, or in mass plantings for a flowering ground cover. Aubrieta plants do take light foot traffic.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seeds need light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.

Arabis Seeds | Snow Peak

How to Grow

If sowing Rock Cress indoors, sow seeds 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds just slightly into the soil. Transplant outdoors after germination, usually after 3 - 4 weeks. Rock Cress does best in full sun, though they will tolerate light to partial shade.

• Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
• Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
• Average Germ Time: 21 - 28 days
• Moisture: Keep moist until germination
• Spacing: 10 inches

Groundcover Specifications

It also likes slightly dry soil best. it is best to water your Rock Cress only during the peak of summer, when its the hottest and most dry. It is best to cut back the Arabis after the flowering period.

• Height: 6 - 8 inches
• USDA Zones: 4 - 8
• Season: Perennial

Wall Rock Cress (Arabis Alpina Snow Peak) - Arabis ground cover seed produces early spring blooms and a low-maintenance ground cover. It is cold-hardy to zone 4, though in the coldest areas it will need winter mulch protection for the roots. Rock Cress ground cover drought tolerant plants may need to be replaced every 3 - 4 years, or it can be refreshed by digging it up and dividing the plants. Arabis Alpina has a sweet fragrance and attracts bees.

Rock Cress perennial ground cover establishes well from ground cover seeds. It works well as a ground cover for slopes. It is fairly drought tolerant once it is established. Use Rock Cress on a ledge of rock or a stone wall. As it matures and spreads, it will cascade over the stones. Rock Cress has attractive silvery-green evergreen leaves which hug the ground, about 6 - 8 inches in height, occasionally jumping up to 10 inches. In climates with mild winters, the leaves of this flowering ground cover plant hold their looks into winter. Trim back the Arabis Alpina plant after blooming to keep it neat and tidy.

Low-Growing Perennial

How To Grow

If starting indoors, sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Do not cover the seeds, but tightly press into the soil. Make sure to keep the seeds moist until germination, but not wet. These seeds can also be started directly outdoors. Sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow 3-4 seeds per plant, or broadcast approximately 2000 seeds to cover 40 square feet. These plants should be spaced 8 inches apart. Germination will occur in 21-28 days, and the plants will bloom during the spring.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Germ time: 21-28 days
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.2-7.2

Plant Specifications

Arabis rosea (also known as wall rock cress) is a perennial flowering ground cover that grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established. Plant in a sunny location, and watch it spread!

• Bloom color: pink
• Bloom season: spring
• Plant Height: 6-8 inches

Wall Rock Cress (Arabis Alpina Rosea) - Wall Rock Cress is grown widely as a xeriscape rock garden or ground cover perennial. It is treasured for its bright spring display and low-growing carpet of color. Rock Cress seeds produce drought tolerant plants that form a mounding cushion of olive-green leaves, bearing masses of sweetly fragrant flowers for several weeks. This variety of Arabis Alpina ground cover seed produces a range of pink shades from mid spring to early summer. Wall Rock Cress ground covers are drought tolerant once established. They require good drainage, particularly in the winter months. These perennial ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Rock Cress is an evergreen perennial. The Arabis seeds can be started indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm.

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How to Grow

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors. Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 Aubrieta seeds covers 40 square feet.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
• Plant spacing: 12 inches

Plant Specifications

Rock cress is a low-growing perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows wonderfully as a ground cover and rock garden plant. Make sure to trim lightly immediately after blooming.

• Bloom color: purple
• Bloom season: mid spring to early summer
• Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Hendersonii) - Start Aubrieta seed to grow this delightful little treasure! This Aubrieta perennial is grown from ground cover seeds, and it is a mat-forming, herbaceous ground cover plant that is smothered in dainty flowers. The Aubrieta Hendersonii flowers are purple in color, four-petaled, cross-shaped, and so lovely! The small leaves are dense, alternate, oblong or oval and may have smooth or toothed edges. The stems are usually hairy and well-branched. The colorful flowers of this purple Rock Cress adorn the plant in spring and summer.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.

These flowering ground cover plants should be trimmed lightly immediately after blooming. This encourages a thick mounding habit. Aubrieta plants are an excellent choice for a rock garden in sun or light shade, smothering rock walls, or in alpine troughs and other containers.

Low-Growing Perennial

How To Grow

If starting indoors, sow seeds 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost. Do not cover the seeds, but tightly press into the soil. Make sure to keep the seeds moist until germination, but not wet. These seeds can also be started directly outdoors. Sow seeds after all danger of frost has passed. Sow 3-4 seeds per plant, or broadcast approximately 2000 seeds to cover 40 square feet. These plants should be spaced 8 inches apart. Germination will occur in 21-28 days, and the plants will bloom during the spring.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Germ time: 21-28 days
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.2-7.2

Plant Specifications

Arabis Spring Charm (also known as rock cress) is a perennial flowering ground cover that grows in USDA zones 4 through 8. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established. Plant in a sunny location, and watch it spread!

• Bloom color: pink-purple
• Bloom season: spring
• Plant Height: 6-8 inches

Rock Cress (Arabis Biepharophylla Spring Charm) - Start Arabis seeds to grow this sweet little drought tolerant ground cover plant know commonly as Rock Cress. Rock Cress is a widely planted xeriscape rock garden or edging perennial used for a ground cover plant. The Arabis plants creates a bright spring display of carmine colored flowers that grow on small mounds of olive-green leaves. The flowers are sweetly fragrant. Rock Cress ground cover plants are drought tolerant once established, and they require good drainage, particularly in the winter months. After blooming, trim the plants in order to maintain a bushy, compact habit. Arabis looks good in the winter months as it remains evergreen. Arabis will drop its flower seeds forming new ground cover plants the following spring.

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How To Grow

For a jump on the growing season, start these seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost: established seedlings can be transplanted outdoors once temperatures have warmed. To sow, plant seeds in cells or packs with a starter mix and cover thinly with soil. Keep seeds moist until germination, which will occur in 14-21 days. If sowing directly outdoors, 5000 seeds will cover 100 sq. ft. Grow rock cress in areas of either full sun or partial shade. Plant in well-drained soil. These plants have a moderate growth rate.

• Environment: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: well-drained w' pH 6.5-7.5
• Germ time: 14-21 days

Plant Specifications

Pale blue aubrieta is a perennial flowering plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Commonly known as rock cress, it serves as an excellent low-growing ground cover as well as a trailing plant in a variety of containers. This is a go-to for all rock gardeners!

• Bloom Color: blue
• Bloom Season: mid spring to early summer
• Height: 4 inches

Rock Cress (Aubrieta Hybrida Graeca Pale Blue) - Start these Aubrieta seeds to grow this lovely little treasured ground cover plant. Commonly known as Rock Cress, this Aubrieta perennial plant creates a carpet-like mat that produces an abundance of light blue flowers in the spring. Aubrieta plants are low-growing, only reaching about 4 inches in height, but they can spread up to 24 inches making them very desired as a ground cover plant. In the hottest climates, Aubrieta Rock Cress performs best with some afternoon shade.

Rock Cress Aubrieta seeds can be started indoors or outdoors. For indoor sowing, start the Rock Cress seeds 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the ground cover seed into a good quality starter mix and cover it lightly. Maintain moisture until germination occurs. Transplant the Aubrieta plants into the garden after frost danger has passed. For outdoor sowing, after frost danger is over, prepare a seedbed by loosening the top 2 – 3 inches of soil and weeding. Sow the Aubrieta seeds, lightly covering them, and keep the ground cover seed moist until germination.

Rock Cress Cascading (Aubrieta Hybrida Superbissima Cascade Red) - If you want a low growing plant to hang out of baskets, hang over a rock wall, or just add to your landscaping color, this Aubrieta cascading Rock Cress is a perfect choice. Rock cress looks beautiful cascading over rock walls and has dark red blooms in spring.

Sow Aubrieta ground cover seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Use starter trays using a sterilized mix. Press the Rock Cress ground cover seeds into the soil and thinly cover. The Aubrieta seed needs light to germinate. Transplant into the garden 12 inches apart after frost danger has passed. After frost season has passed, Rock Cress ground cover seeds can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed outdoors.