Aubrieta ‘Kitte Blue’
Botanical name
Aubrieta ‘Kitte Blue’
Other names
Aubretia ‘Kitte Blue’, Aubrieta gracilis ‘Kitte Blue’
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Kitte Blue’ _ ‘Kitte Blue’ is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen perennial with mid-green leaves and blue flowers in spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Mat Forming, Spreading
Flower
Blue in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Flea beetles
Specific diseases
White blister
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage dense, compact growth.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Aubrieta ‘Kitte Blue’ (Aubretia ‘Kitte Blue’) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers alkaline to neutral soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
