Narrative Description:
A mound of evergreen foliage that will creep and trail if allowed. Perfect for spring in rockeries, walls, raised beds or containers. It will produce masses of slightly scented, violet-blue flowers with yellow eyes atop olive green, soft foliage.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun with free draining, but moist soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, walls and containers.
Resilience:
Hardy
Habit:
Spreading
Height x Spread / Trail:
5 x 15 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Flower Colour:
blue
Foliage Colour:
green
Flowering Time:
March
Planting Recommendations:
Ground Cover
Rockery
Prefers:
Full Sun
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
BRASSICACEAE
Genus:
Aubrieta
Series:
Cultivar:
Sky Blue
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
9cm
11cm
1Ltr
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
20 weeks over Winter
8 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
November - April
Recommended Sales Window:
February - July
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 36/24 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 3 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Diamond Back Moth
Common Diseases:
Botrytis
Downy Mildew
Powdery Mildew
Other Info:
White blister can sometimes be a problem
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100 Plants / Tray |
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
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50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
