Easter aubrieta and grape hyacinths. :o)

TT that looks brill, added it to my favourites.

OMG this is Breath Taking TT so many Gorgeous Colours all together :)

Thanks, Jacque and Clarice :o)
I hope you enjoy Easter.

Hope your Easter is Great 2 TT :) xxx

Thanks, Jacque. xxx
Truffle is going to spend Easter losing his little puppy teeth. Lol..

AAAAaaawwwwwwwww Bless Little Truffle :) Plez give them both big hug from me TT :)XXX

And hugs back to Summer from Conker and gappy teeth Truffle. Lol.

lol Aawww Poor Truffle TT ,Summer z thanx & can she have a Pic of Truffle Smiling lol :)

Wow. That is so beautiful TT. As for truffle, he'll only be able to suck conkers hair for a while. Hope you and they are all well.

This is absolutely stunning TT

Hi Terry and Toto ~
I'm glad you like this Easter pic. :o)

Today Conker is playing lots of string toy tug games with Truffle..... trying to pull out as many pricky puppy teeth as he can. Lol.

Yes, thanks. :o)
More cheerful here now. :o)

That's beautiful TT. Are those the same flowers as in the photo with Bonsai ?

Wow this is what I call a real show stopper! just breathtaking. another for my favourites! Dont know how you manage that beautiful garden and give all the care and attention to Conker and Truffle that you do!

Yes, Hywel. Well-spotted. It is the same front garden, but photographed with a digital camera.
I took the photo closer in, so as not to include the grass area where Bonsai sat.... :o(

Hi Pansypotter ~
I'm pleased you like this one. I hope Polly is still perky ?
I'm lucky that Conker and Truffle help me with the gardening...Lol.

Your garden certainly has the wow factor, TT, fabulous - definitely a favourite.

Hello Gee ~
Thank you.
As the aubrieta spreads, the postman finds he's walking along an ever-narrowing path . Lol

Jacque ~ Lol
I've just noticed your comment higher up, about Truffle smiling for Summer. Lol.
I'll see what new photo I can take of Truffle over Easter. :o)

Very inviting! Makes me want to see more...love the colors!

truly gorgeous .... lucky the postman is not me ... all the mail will get delivered late ... (cannot bear to leave a beautiful feast for the eyes ...)

Summer z she thanx TT :)

Thanks ~
Pdxgg, Shaun, Autumn and Summer. Lol.

WOW TT this is so beautiful.....

Amazing display

Thankyou Janette and Andrewr. :o)

beautiful TT, what a lovely entrance for your callers,

Hello Sanbaz ~
Thanks. I walked along that path with Conker yesterday and we had to go single file. Lol.

Just stunning.Colours blending together beautifully. Haven't seen much aubrieta out here yet; how long will it last, right through the summer?

Hi Ginellie ~
Aubrieta flowers for a few weeks.
Basically a springtime flower, but I love it... :o)

See how much I have to learn. Never mind, enjoying the process and love seeing everyone's photographs.

Ooh, TT.......you don't post that many pics but when you do they are spectacular!
It looks absolutely gorgeous!! I bet Bonsai is smiling down on your wonderful Aubretia.....:o)

Thanks, Janey ~
I do think of darling Bonsai when I see the aubrieta....

Straight onto my favourites- absolutely beautiful! Living tapestry.

Wagger ~ I'm so pleased you like this one...
Living tapestry ~ what a wonderful description :o)

Aubrieta has happy memories for me going back to childhood, and some of the paler purple in this photo originates from the house where I was born...

My soil is too heavy for Aubretia - I'm doing a raised bed for my Sedum Spurium Coccineum together with some Sempervivum, Saxifrage and a few other bits and pieces still to come.

Lovely lot of colours there TT.It is nice to see lots of different coloured Aubretia together...

Wagger ~ have you actually tried growing aubrieta ?
Maybe on a piece of soil where you've mixed in lots of stones ?
I reckon it would grow. It isn't so very fussy.
If you like, I'll send you a piece when I send the sedum and you can try it ?

Tina. Hello. :o) Thanks.
Yes, I like to see the different colours of aubrieta together.
Spritz has a nice pink aubrieta. I shall try to get that next... ... I don't mean I'll steal her plants. LOL.

Hi TT we have just brought a few more coloured ones though I think mine are more a dark pink as opposed to a light pink,unless you mean the dark coloured pink.We seem to struggle on our clay soil to grow them properly but we keep trying though at the moment they are still quiet small plants...

Tina ~ try to not water the actual leaves....
If watering is needed, then I find it better to keep the soil damp, with rain water....
Dark pink sounds good. Maybe you'll be able to eventually put pictures on GoY of your aubrietas.

LOL TT, worth it though, :)

Yes, Sanbaz ~
I'm really glad Conker's little feet stepped neatly around the aubrieta.
Hoping we have no postmen with size 12 feet for the next few weeks.... Lol.

TT, your front garden look absolutely stunning. Aubrieta always makes an excellent splash of colour and with the different shades and the Grape Hyacinths to compliment you have certainly made a dazzling show......Kew...........eat your heart out...........

Well, thanks, Milky ...
That's a special compliment. :o)

WOW TT, Stunning display, I love purple flowers, Beautifull..

Hi Dee ~
Thank you. This does rather give the message that I like aubrieta... Lol.

lovely shades TT! gorgeous!If you have any seeds after they flowerI wouldn't mind some?

Never tried growing aubrieta from seeds, Arlene ~
I usually split the plants if I want them to multiply.
I'll have a go at collecting some seeds ....

Thanks a lot TT~It is really very pretty!

My soil seems to suit the aubrieta. :o)

Absolutely beautiful a stunning display of colour well done TT.

Overwhelming * * * * * 5 stars for you! : )

Wow spectacular - love the colours. It's definitely a favourite.

Hello Scottie ~
Thanks. I'm pleased you like this one.
Aubrieta does make a rainbow of colours. :o)

Hi Wohlibuli ~ Five stars ! Wow ~ thank you ! :o)

Avis ~ thanks for the history of this pretty rockery plant. I'd not heard that before. I'm sure Claude would have painted this very well...
Happy Easter to you ....

Hi Bernieh ~ I like the colours, too. Where do you think in these borders I should plant the pink aubrieta ? ~ if I can find some ......

TT I think the only spots left for your pink (if you get it) is up around those fabulous hyacinths! Have never tried to grow these wonderful aubrieta plants (we call them 'rock cress') but seeing this display makes me think - perhaps!

Oh, definitely give them a go, Bernieh. Poaannua says that the young seedlings get attacked by slugs and snails, but my adult plants do not get chewed at all, despite lots of slugs and snails in my gardens...

As I mentioned above, I've found that aubrieta prefers rainwater. It doesn't mind being rained on naturally from the sky ( lol ), but if watering by hand, try to not water the leaves, wet the soil instead..

If you have success, please post some photos and send me a p.m. so that I don't miss them ! Thanks...

... and, yes, the pink can go by the grape hyacinths.. :o)

Oh dear my list of 'things to try in my garden' has grown considerably since I joined this site - but I will definitely give these a go as they come in my favourite colours. Thanks TT.

Bernieh ~
Aubrieta will take up only a little bit of space on your list. Lol.

This photo was taken with a digital camera. A couple of years ago, with another style of camera, I took a picture of aubrieta, which featured my old Welsh Terrier, "Bonsai". You can see the photo on GoY, next to the pictures of my dogs with their toy lawnmowers. This photo probably has a truer representation of the red shades. The above picture shows the mauves and purples very well. I hope this helps. x

Oh absolutely gorgeous

Thanks, Lillyb :o)

Spectacular show TT weather much milder with you I think .

Hi Scotkat ~
Yes, much milder here today.
Rain is forecast. How about with you ?
I hope you have a lovely Easter ~
Not too exhausted from working on all those lovely gardens ?

absolutely fabulous TT,what a wonderful display.gone on to my favourites

Very, very pretty, Tt! A front garden to be proud of. No wonder you are interested in aubrieta - but I think you've probably got most of them, haven't you?

Thanks Deida ~
And I mustn't forget to tell you ~
the long tail tits were back in my garden yesterday !

Thank you, Spritz.
I'm still hoping for some pale pink aubrieta...

Also, I think you've planted variegated ones which I don't have here....
... I like the aubrieta on your walls and steps :o)

Thats beautiful TT............

Hello Holly ~
I'm pleased you like my aubrieta :o)

Oh TT, that is so lovely. Gone straight in my favourites.

ive just bought this plant and do hope it will look as good as yours,realy beautiful show.

Hi Pottygardener ~
Happy Easter. :o)

Hello Zandra ~
I'm sure you'll love your Aubrieta. It lasts year after year. When it has finished flowering, you can give it a little bit of a "haircut" to keep it tidy. That will also help it to grow better for the following year.

Lovely, lots of differing shades.

Thanks, Paul. :o)

And Happy Easter to you as well TT. :-)

Drop dead gorgeous. Palest of pinks to indigo blue.

Hello Regina ~
I'm pleased you like the rainbow of colours :o)

Hi TT words can't describe how wonderful it looks u definitely have a good eye for displaying your flowers and also taking pics good show Happy Easter ..........:)

Hello Daftplanter ~
Thanks for your comments.
Your carrots photo has its own appeal ! Lol

Love this picture but can i squeeze my motorbike through the plants, no only joking TT.
Love Roger

Roger ~ with your expert motor-biking skills, you could weave along my front path doing wheelies and not one petal of aubrieta would be damaged. Lol.x

Gorgeous TT, this is one plant i don't have i must get some!!

Glorious TT! Brilliant!

Hello Skilla and Muddywellies !
Thanks for your comments :o)
I have aubrieta in the back garden too.
I just love it ! :o)

This looks stunning TT. Gone on my fav's. My aubrieta and grape hyacyinths are not flowering yet. This combination looks fantastic. I can see another trip to the garden centre coming on........ ;o)

Hi Gilli.
I'm so pleased you like this combination..
Treat yourself to some new plants as an Easter gift. Lol.

It's very beautiful, I love the colours!

Thanks, Ualda :o)

love this , my type of garden , colours are superb .
Helen

Hello Helen ~
I hope you enjoy Easter.
Thanks. TT xxx

Happy Easter TT. And truly stunning. I couldn't pull myself away. What a wonder you have done here.

TT, it's absolutely beautiful, such wonderful colours!!!

Happy Easter,
Panther and Greenthumb ~
Thanks for visiting my front garden ! Lol.

I hope you enjoy a lovely Easter Sunday TT we are into the night now :-)

Good night Panther... sleep well..
We've all just enjoyed breakfast ! :o)

Fantastic TT!!!
Added to my favs as well!!!
Happy Easter!!!!

Happy Easter, Aleyna.
I'm delighted this is on your favourites.
I hope the aubrieta blooms there for you all year. Lol.

HI there TT :o)
I was looking at google, we have some flowers very similar, but I'm not sure they are Aubrietas!
I'll find out!! :o))

Further up this thread, Bernieh, says she calls this plant rock cress.
She's going to try growing Aubrieta in Australia :o)

Beautiful mix of different shades, just what we need at this time of year.
Happy Easter.

Thank you Olblueyes ~
I'm pleased you like this one
Happy Easter to you, too. :o)

Amazing! The color is wonderful.

Thanks, Raquel.
Aubrieta has some pretty colours :o)

Sorry late to this ...stunning !

This looks fantastic. Well done.

Absolutely stunning burst of spring color!! Great job.

WOW!! Amazing color! Beautiful!

Wonderful selection, you must be very proud of such an amazing display of colour.

Oh, how beautiful is that?
Gorgeous.

What beautiful colors. Would love to walk through on the way to my garden. How wonderful

Wow! Beautiful photo!

I don't think I have ever seen such lovely banks of aubrieta alongside a path. It looks really good.

I agree with you, Bulbaholic. Amazing - I must see if it's hardy here. Wow! Well done, TT.

what a lovely pathway TT, i can see why you like Aubrieta so much this is truely stunning, a wonderful Easter treat.

Thanks everyone for your comments.
I really love aubrieta and recommend it.
Back in February my gardens were under ice and about ten inches of snow, but the plants survived well, and the Aubrieta has burst into life..

TT ... WOW... what can I say ! your pathway looks absolutely stunning , glorious colours to greet you when you come home . :o)

just beautiful :0)

Hello Amy.
Yet it's wonderful to have the aubrieta welcome me when I get home.
The postman, so far, has been very good about not treading on it. Lol.

Thanks, Helen.
I'm pleased you like it, too. :o)

This is lovely. Do they come up year after year? What do they look like in winter? Thanks!

Hello Michaella ~
All year they will be small green clumps of foliage, then in spring they flower in various shades. You can choose pinks, purples,and reds.

I suggest you "pick and mix" for a sort of rainbow effect. Best to give the clumps a haircut after flowering or they will spread too far across your path.

Has that answered everything ? Ask away, if you would like to know more...
It is such a lovely flower, I like to write and talk about it... :o)

Thank you so much Terratounie. Now I just need to buy them.

Lol. Michaella ~
I bought a red Aubrieta today. Just got to find a space for it.
I want to get pink aubrieta. I think that might have to be mail order...

I would love to see this when I go outdoors....would make my day!!! Great picture and so colorful

Hi Skippy ~
Nice to see you back on GoY.
I missed you....
I'm glad you like this picture :o)

love these flowers. we tried to grow some to hang over our low patio walls, but they didn't amount to anything. We are getting new soil tomorrow, to replenish what we have now, so hopefully will have better luck next time we try to grow these. Are they aubretias?

Hello Alandrapal ~
Welcome to GoY :o)
All the purple shades in the photo are types of aubrieta.
Some do seem more hardy than others.
Good luck next time you try.

thanks for the welcome, Terratoonie. I keep seeing these lovely aubretias trailing over peoples' garden walls, and am getting so envious :) I think our soil nourishment has been depleted over the years, so this new soil being delivered tomorrow should help a lot. BTW, love the photo of your dog pushing the doll carriage (at least, believe that it's a doll pram).

Hi Alandra ~
I've found that aubrieta prefers rainwater to tap water, and try to water the soil around, rather than the plants themselves...
My dogs all learn tricks....
I'm glad you like the one with the doll pram...
Did you see one of the first photos I put on GoY of Conker the Sheltie vacuuming the lawn ? Lol. :o)

One word sums up that entrance "STUNNING".

Andy

Thanks, Andy.
I'm glad you like this...
.. aubrieta gives a good show for many weeks..
It's still flowering there now...

looool,very pretty!

Thank you, Drfadi... :o)

i put up a fence, painted it, some kid kicked it down
put in a pond got bubble bath in it
put in a water feature, same treatment

now i have given up, taken out all the top soil and and put down a couple of tons of chard flint and a specimen plant set in circular brick pattern.

i really am envious of front gardens like yours.
dave

Hi Dave ~
Over the years there have been times when my garden flowers have been flattened by teenagers playing football in the road, so I understand your frustrations over vandalism. Your flint idea is a well thought out answer....

Hi TT, what do these beautiful flowers like? there are too many posts to try to find the answer, again, so if you don't mind saying it once more, if you already did. Are they the same as phlox? Thank you!

your pathway looks fantastic with all that colour

Wow! wow !Thats beautiful ! I have been dreaming to have something like that for ages.Well done.

Hello Poetgardener ~
Aubrieta plants are different from Phlox. If you look at recent photos by Toto, he has uploaded close-up pics. of two individual aubrieta flowers.. I hope this helps..
Please let me know if I haven't answered your question with enough detail and I'll try to help more...

Hi Islander and Shapla ~
One of the good things about aubrieta is that it flowers for so many weeks.
I'm pleased you like it.... :o)

Awesome Spring display TT ! Love the way you blended the colors together.

Hello Flcrazy ~
Aubrieta is available in so many lovely colours, that it's really fun blending them.

Hi TT, Thanks for answering my question. I'll look at Toto's. Very beautiful, I must say. I'm really hoping to SOMEDAY get a display like this of SOMETHING!
lovely.

Oh, and by the way, I truly love the grape hyacinths. One of my most favorite flowers. Looks like a picture! (as opposed to a photograph! :-))

Hi Poetgardener ~
Thanks again...
Glad I've put lots of your favourite flowers in one picture. Lol.

What amazing colour. What flowers are they??

Hi Zombie ~
Most of the flowers in the picture are different shades of aubrieta.
You can also see blue grape hyacinths in several places, including top right near the daffodils..

Wonderful colors. I have tried to grow aubriet several times in different spots and it never survives.

I wonder if your soil is not suitable for aubrieta...
Could you try growing it in a stone container ?

WOW! TT sorry not to have caught up with this picture of your gorgeous garden before. I've not been on GOY for a while but so pleased to have seen this! No wonder you have had so many comments.
Jo x

Hi Jo ~
I'm glad to have you back on GoY ~
Thanks for visiting my aubrieta :o)

i love your aubretia . I AM TRYING TO GROW SOME from seed at the moment they are very small seedlings////// I will let you know when I even get one plant never mind this beautiful array! lol

Hello Marydoll ~
Yes, do please let me know how you get on growing aubrieta from seed.
It's a lovely plant to have in the garden :o)

Oh TT, I have bad news about my Aurbieta. After I commented on the grape hiacinth in May, I went out to my garden and realized I had purchased some of the aubrieta from the local supermarket. I was so excited seeing how yours was so beautiful. I haven't had much flowering due to all the rain and gloomy weather, but it gets worse. One day last week I was standing in the rain inspecting the garden from afar and it seemed that something was missing. I went closer and realized that the Aubrieta had been swept into a gopher hole by the whirling rapids of my neighbors puddles, that begin uphill from my flower bed!!! I was scared to put my hand down the hole to pull it out, and finally today when I got closer and the sun was out and I had my garden gloves on, it was REALLY gone! So, I'm down one, 3 to go. lol....

Hope that gives you a little laugh!

xopg

Wow ~
There are some dangers in my gardens but not gopher holes ! Lol.
Good luck with your three remaining aubrieta plants. xxx

Oh my goodness, that is so stunning. I would love to sit on the path and just keep looking.

Thanks, Pamazon :o)

really love this, beautiful

Hello Nita...
Thanks for visiting my garden path aubrieta :o)
I'm pleased you brought along your dogs with you. Lol.

This looks absolutley lovely ! What a stunning display !
Well done you.

Us Two

Hi Us Two...
Thanks.
You can see why I like the colour mix on your lavenders... similar idea :o)

What an absolute work of art!!!
My compliments to the chef!! :-)

Hi N2organics...
Chef says thanks :o)

Absolutely lovely, my favourite colour :)

Thank you, Emma...
I agree about the colour..
Aubrieta produces some lovely shades of purple... :o)

What a lovely display

Thanks Gwen.
I'm pleased you like it :o)

What a stunning shot - fabulous range of blue-purples, must really make your front garden a welcoming place.

Hi Tess ~
Thanks. Aubrieta has such a wonderful range of mauve, blue, pink and purple....:o)

This is terrific Tt..I attempted to grow about 80/100 (Purple Cascade) from seed this year, I have about 8 wee things that are still struggling.

Hi Garden fool ~
What do you think killed the seedlings ? Slugs ? Wrong soil ? Too wet ? Too dry ? Did you use rainwater ?

Thanks for visiting my aubrieta path... glad you liked it. :o)

Hi Terratoonie
I don't know why they didn't do well. They were planted in fresh potting compost, placed in a light window. They a got to about an inch high so I moved them outside under glass. All through the hot spell and through this long wet spell they have done so poorly. They spent a month in a neighbours poly tunnel while we were away (with auto-watering). I'll post a photo later. Our house water is fed from a stream so everything gets rain/ground water, including us.
Thanks for posting the picture, its in my favourites for inspiration.

Thanks for putting this pic on your favourites !
Do you think slugs or snails were eating the seedlings ?
Were they in the shade under glass ?
Was the compost too acidic ?
Was the drainage sufficient ?
Please put a comment here when you've posted the photo, so I don't miss it. Thanks. :o)

Hi Terra,
Sorry I missed your reply.
It wasn't slugs and they were shaded. During the really hot spell they out of glass and partially (mostly) shaded.
I don't know if it was too acid a compost.
The drainage seemed fine to me with plenty of crocks and holes but it has been such a wet summer maybe I was mistaken.

Thanks Terra
G fool

WOW What a perfect colour harmony

Hello Pitta ~
My aubrieta says thank you..:o)

hi iam thilak simply superb as far asi know you are the only memberwho received so many likes fantastic please advise for roses i love roses and dahlias.

Hello Thilak ~
I've seen your photos...lovely !

Scroll down to alphabet lower on this page...
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQURSTUVWXYZ

Then click on R for roses
...or click on D for dahlias,
you will see lots more GoY photos of the flowers you love.
I hope this is helpful for you.
Thank you for visiting my photo.

Hey, I have finally understood how to do... The picture is beautiful, I love these colors. I have put the image in the shortlist.

Hi Amano... Well done !
My latest blog written yesterday also explains more about GoYpedia. :o)

That is lovely Roll on spring!

Hi Annella...
Yes, springtime is very much my favourite season, and is rather reflected in my garden pics...
Thanks for visiting my photo and I'm pleased you like it. I hope you are enjoying GoY :o)

I am very much .Now is my time to decorate,but love looking at everyones pics

where's my sunglasses?? lovely

Hi Popeymike ~ Thanks...
I guess it will be springtime again before we know it. :o)

beautiful,really,really beautiful

Thank you, Debby.
Last weekend this path picture reached 100 "likes"....
.... I thought that might cause the "machinery" of GoY to self destruct...Lol... but the photos are all still here !

I'm delighted so many members love aubrieta as much as I do. ...

I hope you are enjoying GoY :o)

Wow, again, this is unbelievable. I love the color of the flower at the very back on the left hand side of the path...

I would love to walk down that path....

Thanks Floralhead and Michaella...
Luckily I have a careful postman who doesn't step on the aubrieta ;o)

This looks amazing. Very welcoming!

Thank you Queeny.... the colour lasts a long time... :o)

Woah what beauties! The joys of summer

Thanks, Paul ...
These start flowering as early as springtime....
my favourite season :o)

Good - we have something like this - growing between rocks

Yes, probably aubrieta ... lovely purple flowers ...

that's it - and aquilegia - that spreads like mad though

That's right..
I have some of the aquilegia, which spread their seeds around ....

Wow! :) what a lovely garden pathway :P The flowers are gorgous :) cant wait to see your next design :) woop woop :P
Much Love
Gabba

Thank you Gabba ...
The aubrieta and spring flowers are coming into flower again :o)))

Beautiful stunning.

Thank you Scotkat :o)

A beautiful blaze of blends of colour combination. A truly enjoyable & welcoming pathway way walk.
Now added to my favs :)

Thanks Iago...
and I like your alliteration ! ;o)

TT this is absolutely stunning! wow! Am very new to gardening just starting up in a tropical climate all year through.

I need colour please help what can you recommend???
will I ever get where you are?

TT this is absolutely stunning! wow! Am very new to gardening just starting up in a tropical climate all year through.

I need colour please help what can you recommend???
will I ever get where you are?

I love it when this pic pops up again....soon be time TT

Thanks Kataks and Annella ..
almost springtime :o)

What an inspiration! Is aubretia evergreen?

This is lovely. Your photo is on eBay here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/5-Mixed-Alpine-Mini-Plug-Plants-Rockery-Perennial-Ground-Cover-Alpines/1289219147?iid=131787262337&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49130%26meid%3D778b707bc8784f71972c1746700fc111%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D132676215186%26itm%3D131787262337&_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850

Thank you Anewgarden ..
I had no idea that my aubrieta photo has been 'stolen' in order to sell plants ! Thanks for the information !