Description
False Rock Cress Aubretia Seeds 6340. Open Pollinated. Perennial.
Approx. 300 seeds/pkt (2,500 seeds/gram)
A Vibrant, Tumbling Carpet of Spring Colour.
False Rock Cress (Aubretia) is a classic perennial favourite for creating a cascading “waterfall” of flowers. This vigorous groundcover forms a dense, evergreen mat of foliage that becomes completely smothered in brilliant shades of pink, crimson, and blue throughout the spring. Reaching only 15 cm in height, it is the definitive choice for rock gardens, stone crevices, or for tumbling gracefully over retaining walls and garden edges.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6340
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Type: Open Pollinated Perennial
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Hardiness: Zone 4
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Colour: Mixed shades of Pink, Crimson, and Blue
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Height: 15 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun (will tolerate partial shade)
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Features: Evergreen foliage; vigorous spreader; ideal for vertical rockeries.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Aubretia is a cool-weather specialist that performs best when its specific temperature requirements are met during the early stages.
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Sow Indoors: Start seeds in April using a soilless mix.
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Germination: Lightly cover the seed with a fine sifting of growing medium. Maintain a cool environment—germination typically takes 14–21 days at a temperature of 15°C.
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Pro-Tip: Many gardeners find that germination is most successful at even cooler temperatures, often around 10°C. Avoid letting the growing area get too warm, as high heat can inhibit sprouting.
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Growing On: Move seedlings under lights after they sprout; harden them off before transplanting to a sunny garden site.
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Sow Outdoors: Can be sown directly into well-drained soil in early spring or late summer.
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Coverage: Two grams of seed will cover approximately 3 m².
Why False Rock Cress Seeds belong in Your Garden
Few plants can match the visual impact of False Rock Cress when it is in full bloom. Its ability to thrive in the tightest of spaces makes it a valuable tool for “softening” hard landscaping like stone stairs or brick walls. Because the foliage remains evergreen, it provides a lush, green presence in your garden even during the winter months, acting as one of the first reliable signs of life when spring returns.
