Cascade Red Rockcress

Cascade Red is a spreading, evergreen rockcress valued for its cascade of red to red-purple flowers above fine gray-green foliage. The matting perennial suits the front of a border, rock gardens, path edges, and dry-stone walls where its stems can soften the edge. A sunny, freely drained site helps keep the crown healthy. ## Flowering and form The [Suttons seed profile](https://www.suttons.co.uk/flower-seeds/all/aubrieta-seeds-cascade-red_MH-40295) describes cascading single red flowers, gray-green foliage, a 10 cm height and 45 cm spread, with flowers from April through June. The [RHS profile for Aubrieta](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1909/aubrieta-deltoidea/details) describes the broader species as evergreen and mat-forming, flowering from mid-spring into early summer in well-drained soil. Reported spread varies by source, with the exact-selection seller giving a compact estimate and the species profile providing a broader interval. ## Growing conditions Choose full sun or light shade and soil that drains well, such as gravelly or sandy ground. Use it where roots can spread without sitting wet through winter. The RHS advises Aubrieta for walls, slopes, gravel gardens, and containers. ## Maintenance After bloom, trim lightly to keep the mat dense. Remove dead foliage and monitor for aphids, flea beetles, and white blister. Water during establishment and extended dry spells.