Blue Cushion
Blue Cushion
Aubrieta
Plant family
Crucifers (Brassicaceae)
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
1ST YEAR
FOLLOWING YEARS
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Dry
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
25 cm
Row spacing
25 cm
Seeding depth
0 cm
Instructions
Description
Bluecissus or aubrietia is a genus of plants with 15 species belonging to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). The perennials are cultivated as ornamental plants for rock gardens or as planting on walls. They are herbaceous and low-growing (up to 15 cm tall) and form ground carpets. Blue pinks are bee friendly. Flowering time is from April-May in blue, purple, pink or red.
Origin:
Mediterranean and Near East
Growing tips
Good neighbors are daisy, ribbon flower, rockweed, cushion phlox, soapwort, bearded iris and spurge. Cut back after flowering. Water during dry spells. Fertilize very sparingly, as fertilizer reduces frost resistance. Propagate by cuttings from February-May or in September, division is rather difficult. Sowing in spring or September is also possible.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Powdery mildews
Pests
No pests
