Rock Cress Red – 300 Seeds (Aubrieta cultorum)

Rock Cress Red (Aubrieta cultorum) is a low-growing perennial with vibrant red flowers that form a dense, carpet-like display. Ideal for rockeries, walls, and borders, it blooms in early spring, adding an eye-catching splash of color to gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it attracts pollinators and thrives in sunny, well-drained spots.

Why Grow "Rock Cress Red"

• Bright red flowers forming a dense, trailing carpet

• Early spring blooms for early garden color

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Aubrieta cultorum)

• Height: 10–15 cm

• Flowering: March–May

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Rockeries, walls, borders, ground cover

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine plantings

• Borders and edging

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

• Ground cover for sunny spots

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays

• Sow outdoors: April–May in prepared soil

• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20°C

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and well-drained soil

• Prune lightly after flowering to encourage compact growth