AUBRIETA Kitte Blue

Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue'

Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' is a delightful perennial ground cover known for its profusion of vibrant blue flowers and evergreen foliage. This low-growing plant is valued for its ability to cascade gracefully over walls, rockeries, and borders, adding a splash of color to any garden landscape. With its easy-care nature and long-lasting blooms, Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' is a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Planting and Establishment

• Location: Choose a sunny to partially shaded location for planting Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' to encourage maximum flower production.
• Soil Type: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Improve soil drainage by incorporating organic matter such as compost or peat moss.
• Planting Time: Plant Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' in early spring or early autumn when the soil is still warm and workable.
• Spacing: Space plants approximately 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for spreading and ample airflow.
• Planting Depth: Set plants at the same depth as they were in their nursery containers, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface.
• Watering: Water newly planted specimens thoroughly to establish roots. Once established, Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.

Maintenance and Care

• Pruning: After flowering, trim back spent blooms to encourage a compact growth habit and potential reblooming.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and prolific flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it may encourage lush foliage at the expense of flowers.
• Weed Control: Keep the area around Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' free from weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and moisture.
• Pest and Disease Management: Monitor for common pests such as aphids and slugs, and treat infestations promptly with appropriate control measures. Aubrieta is generally resistant to most diseases but may develop powdery mildew in humid conditions.
• Division: Every few years, divide mature clumps to rejuvenate plants and promote vigor. Divide in early spring or autumn, replanting healthy divisions in prepared soil.

Landscape Uses and Design Tips

• Ground Cover: Ideal for covering slopes, rockeries, and gravel beds, providing erosion control and visual interest.
• Rock Gardens: Thrives in rocky or gravelly soil, creating a naturalistic look in rock gardens and alpine plantings.
• Containers and Hanging Baskets: Suitable for container planting, cascading gracefully over the edges of pots and hanging baskets.
• Border Edging: Use along garden borders and pathways to create a colorful border or edging, complementing taller perennials and shrubs.
• Wildlife Gardens: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its abundant nectar-rich flowers, supporting biodiversity in the garden.

Aubrieta 'Kitte Blue' is a charming and versatile plant that adds beauty and charm to any garden setting. With its vibrant blooms, evergreen foliage, and minimal care requirements, it's an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces with color and texture.

• Size
  1 Litre

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