Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’
Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’ is that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’.
This plant is commonly known as aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
In this article
Plant profile
Common name: aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’
Scientific name: Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’
Habit: Bushy
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover, Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Other types of Aubrieta to consider:
See all Aubrieta
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’, know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’ is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
-
The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
-
The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
-
Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’ likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Aubrieta ‘Red Carpet’ should be grown in full sun places.
