Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet'

Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet': Stunning Ground Cover for Your Garden

Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet' is a captivating and resilient perennial renowned for its dense mats of foliage adorned with a profusion of vibrant violet flowers. This low-growing beauty is a favorite among gardeners, creating a stunning ground cover that enhances rockeries, slopes, and borders.

Overview

Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet' stands out for its vivid violet flowers that blanket the foliage, creating a picturesque carpet of color. Its hardiness, ability to thrive in tough conditions, and impressive floral display make it a sought-after choice for various garden settings.

Appearance

• Height: Typically grows between 4 to 6 inches tall.
• Spread: Spreads approximately 12 to 18 inches wide.
• Foliage: Displays small, evergreen leaves forming dense mats with a silvery-green hue, providing an attractive base for the profusion of blooms.
• Flowers: Showcases abundant violet flowers with delicate petals that cover the plant in a lush, colorful display.

Planting

• Location: Flourishes in full sun to partial shade, thriving in well-drained soil with good drainage.
• Spacing: Plant Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet' around 12 inches apart to allow for its spreading growth habit.
• Hardiness: Suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9.
• Container Gardening: Perfect for containers, hanging baskets, or as a cascading element in mixed planters.

Maintenance

• Watering: Maintain moderate soil moisture, especially during the establishment phase, and water as needed thereafter.
• Pruning: Trim back spent flowers after blooming to promote a second flush of blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
• Winter Care: While generally hardy, in harsher climates, consider protecting with a layer of mulch to shield from extreme cold.

Uses in the Garden

• Ground Cover: Creates a lush, low-growing carpet of violet blooms, perfect for filling gaps and covering bare ground.
• Rock Gardens: Excellent for cascading over rocks and walls, adding a vibrant touch to rocky landscapes.
• Border Planting: Adds a burst of color along garden borders, creating a striking floral edge.

Benefits

• Long-Lasting Blooms: Provides an impressive display of violet flowers in spring, elevating the garden's visual appeal.
• Drought Tolerance: Adaptable to dry conditions, making it suitable for water-wise or xeriscaped gardens.
• Wildlife Attraction: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden's biodiversity.

Conclusion

Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet', with its stunning violet blooms and dense foliage, is an exceptional ground cover choice for gardens. Its resilience, low maintenance needs, and vibrant floral display make it an ideal addition for gardeners seeking beauty and charm in their landscapes.

Consider introducing Aubrieta 'Glacier™ Violet' to your garden for a breathtaking display of spring blooms and enduring ground cover

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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