Overview
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' is a bushy, matforming, trailing, clump forming alpine rockery in the genus Aethionema, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden, coastal, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' (stone cress 'Warley Ruber') is an evergreen cultivar of the Aethionema genus, which comprises annuals, evergreen perennials, and sub-shrubs known for their racemes of small pink or white flowers above tidy foliage. This bushy, matforming, trailing, and clump-forming plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, provided they are well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal for rock gardens, gravel gardens, coastal settings, and informal or cottage-style borders, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aethionema
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming, Trailing, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Gravel garden, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aethionema 'Warley Ruber'
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aethionema 'Warley Ruber'?
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' need?
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' hardy in the UK?
Aethionema 'Warley Ruber' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Aethionema 'Warley Ruber'?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.