Axcent™ Burgundy Improved Rockcress
Aubrieta x 'Burgundy Improved'
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Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Axcent™ Burgundy Improved Rockcress highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 6-8
Soft and durable, the Axcent™ Burgundy Improved Rockcress (Aubrieta x 'Burgundy Improved') is a hot weather perennial that blooms all spring in vibrant burgundy blossoms with soft, silky ruffled petals that bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds adore!
These are excellent mat-forming mounds of soft and downy gray-green foliage that is touchable and silvery in the sun. All spring the low-growing mounds sport a vibrant flush of small, deep dark purplish-burgundy, petunia-like blooms!
Burgundy Improved is heat tolerant in USDA growing zones 6 through 9, handling hot sunny dry sites with ease once established! Only growing near 6-inches high, the mats of gray-green leaves spread to almost a foot wide, so enjoy these brilliant perennials anywhere in the landscape!
Planting and Application:
Rockcress, as their name implies, loves rambling and sprawling neatly over rocks and tumbling over garden edges and paths. Creates soft and subtle edging with a brilliant flowering perk to ease that transition between lawn and garden, or along the edges of pathways and sidewalks, porches and patio, or even sunny planters, anywhere where things can get hot.
Ideal living mulch and groundcover, these low-growing border plants politely mander throughout garden beds and act as a facer plant to larger perennials and shrubs. Add softness and fringe atop rock walls, softening the bases of structures and garden installations and throughout pollinator gardens!
- Soft Silky Gray-Green Foliage
- Fragrant Silky Burgundy/Purple Blossoms
- Huge Pollinator & Hummingbird Attractor
- Low-Growing Living Mulch & Groundcover
- Loves Hot Dry Sunny Sites!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Rockcress does great in both sun or part shade and really thrives in well-drained soils the best! Water regularly to get established, then these Xeric plants only need supplemental watering during extended drought. Mulch to hold moisture in the soil and only prune after flowering. Otherwise, Rockcress is very low-maintenance!
- Full Sun & Part Shade
- Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Rarely Damaged By Deer
- Prune/Deadhead After Flowering
- Xeric & Drought-Tolerant
Deer resistant, heat resistant and so easy care, the Axcent™ Burgundy Improved Rockcress is a sure thing for your garden beds and rock gardens! Order at NatureHills.com today!
