• Close-up of small purple aubrieta whitewell gem flowers with yellow centers, blooming in a cluster.
  • Close-up of small purple aubrieta whitewell gem flowers with yellow centers, blooming in a cluster.
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Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

Hardy perennial groundcover thrives in poor soils

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Deer Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Aubrieta Hybrida

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 4 to 6 inches

COLOR

  • Purple

Commonly known as Rock Cress, Aubrieta Whitewell Gem is a popular rock garden plant. Flowering for several months the various shades of purple blooms rest on a cushion of evergreen leaves.

  • • Popular perennial groundcover, also known as Rock Cress
  • • Easy to grow and maintain with stunning purple flowers, that's great for rock gardens
  • • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 762 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 72,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Aubrieta Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem FAQs

    Is Whitewell Gem Aubrieta resistant to animals or disease?

    Whitewell Gem Aubrieta is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    Nothing free. We did have hard rains that moved soil but not a single plant grew. Oh well! Love of gardening is experimenting.

    Mary W. 2/5 Verified

    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

    Store owner replied: Hello Mary W. Thank you for your review for us. We are sorry to hear that your seeds did not germinate! Heavy rains can make germination more challenging by washing seeds away, burying them too deeply, or creating a crust on the soil surface that prevents seedlings from emerging. Because Aubrieta seeds are very small, they should be sown on or very near the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Consistent moisture and well-drained soil can also help improve success. We previously reached out with growing information and offered a resolution but have not yet heard back. If you'd still like assistance, please reply to that email and we'd be happy to help. At Eden Brothers, we stand behind our products and are always here to help our gardeners succeed. Thank you for your feedback!

    They're pretty cheerful growers, but it's a clustered white flower. Not like the pictures

    Ami 1/5 Verified

    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

    Store owner replied: Hello Ami. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!

    With several cells in appropriate media/conditions, roughly half germinated to sprouts. Small scale to start, had only 3 seedlings at this point. We will see, but disappointed in germination.

    Juliana 2/5 Verified

    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

    Store owner replied: Hello Juliana. Thanks so much for your review! We greatly appreciate your feedback on this matter. We're always looking for ways to improve our products. If you ever have any other concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to us and we'll be happy to do all we can to assist. Thanks again for your review and best wishes for your growing season!

    No expectations here since I'm trying these with small hydroponics just for floral home display. They came up well and are kinda flowering, not sure if its just the pistil or incomplete development but no petals are forming. Healthy plants though :-)

    Tom M. 3/5 Verified

    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

    Store owner replied: Hello Tom! Thank you for your review of your Eden Brothers purchase! We greatly appreciate you sharing your experience with the Whitewell Gem Aubrieta Seeds. We thank you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you!

    There is nothing in the tray growing been weeks

    Somya S. 1/5 Verified

    Aubrieta Seeds - Whitewell Gem

    Store owner replied: Hello, Somya Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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