Aubrieta 'Blue Whale'
Aubretia 'Blue Whale', Rock cress 'Blue Whale'
Aubrieta Aubrieta
'Blue Whale' _ 'Blue Whale' is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, ovate to oblong, hairy, sometimes toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and short racemes of violet-blue flowers in mid- to late spring.
Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' is: Evergreen
Compact, Mat Forming, Spreading
Blue, Violet in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Aphids , Flea beetles Aphids , Flea beetles
White blister White blister
Cut back after flowering to encourage dense, compact growth.
Can be divided, but cuttings is a more successful means of propagation.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' (Aubretia 'Blue Whale') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.35m after 5-10 years.
Bees (attract & feed bees), Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Grow in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Suitable for chalky slopes and in wall crevices. Till tolerate partial shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Aubrieta 'Blue Whale'
Aubretia 'Blue Whale', Rock cress 'Blue Whale'
Aubrieta Aubrieta
'Blue Whale' _ 'Blue Whale' is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, ovate to oblong, hairy, sometimes toothed, mid- to grey-green leaves and short racemes of violet-blue flowers in mid- to late spring.
Evergreen
Compact, Mat Forming, Spreading
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Blue, Violet in Spring
Grey-green in All seasons
Cut back after flowering to encourage dense, compact growth.
Can be divided, but cuttings is a more successful means of propagation.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' (Aubretia 'Blue Whale') will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.35m after 5-10 years.
Bees (attract & feed bees), Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Grow in well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Suitable for chalky slopes and in wall crevices. Till tolerate partial shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' (Aubretia 'Blue Whale')
Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly
Bemisia tabaci non-European populations
Insect
Absent
2
5
Non-European populations of Bemisia tabaci pose an additional risk to European populations due to the potential for introducing non-European viruses.
Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' (Aubretia 'Blue Whale')
Cassava whitefly; Cotton whitefly; Sweet potato whitefly; Tobacco whitefly
Bemisia tabaci European populations
Insect
Absent
2
4
The UK has a protected zone in place for this pest which helps to mitigate the risk of entry and establishment. An EFSA opinion is currently being discussed at the EU Annexes Working Group which recommends further strengthening of the regulation.
Aubrieta 'Blue Whale' (Aubretia 'Blue Whale')
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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