Am I Taking Good Care Of My Aubrieta?

Did you planted your Aubrieta in full sun position?

Did you planted your Aubrieta in a well-drained soil?

Do you live in a region with harsh, hot summers?

Are you making sure that the soil is consistently moist but never soggy or flooded?

Do you feed your plants frequently?

Do you keep your plants tidy by trimming after they have finished flowering?

Do you keep your Aubrieta free of pests and diseases?

Aubrieta plants shine in full sun, but will also grow in part shade. For best results, grow plants where they will receive at least a half-day of sun. Plants that grow in too much shade will lose their compact, mounded appearance, take on a leggy look, and have sparse flowers.

Aubrietas like a rocky, alkaline soil, which mimics the soil found in their native alpine habitats. If the pH is low, increase it with the addition of lime. Good drainage is important to prevent root rot. Use gravel, vermiculite, or another non-organic soil amendment that will help drainage without lowering soil pH.

Aubrieta plants grow best in areas with cool summers that mirror their alpine climate. They will not do well in hot summers. Periods of high humidity are fine; in fact, the cool, damp climate of Great Britain or Washington state is where you are most likely to find extraordinary specimens of aubrieta plants.

Aubrieta plants need a moderate amount of water, but they don't like wet feet. Rocky soils that prevent standing water will keep healthy root systems on your aubrieta plants.

Aubrietas grow in lean soil and need no supplemental fertilizer to make beautiful blooms. At most, occasional watering with compost tea is all the feeding aubrieta plants need.

Aubrieta can get a bit scraggly after blooming. Keep it tidy by trimming plants back after flowering. Use shears, and trim no more than half the plant's growth at any one time.

Good job! You are taking good care of your Aubrieta.

These plants are relatively pest and disease-free but they can be susceptible to aphids and flea beetles. Leaves can be affected by white blister and downy mildew. A light misting of insecticidal soap twice a week will knock the pests out before they get a chance to deform your plants. Avoid overwatering or planting in poorly draining soil as wet soils can lead to root rot.