Audrey™ Purple Shades Rockcress - Aubrieta

Audrey Purple Shades is a compact, mounding evergreen rockcress with purple flowers in early or mid-spring. Syngenta identifies breeder selection 70028035 as an Aubrieta hybrida seed perennial, and the RHS describes the named selection as a slowly spreading mat. The low form suits border fronts, rock gardens, and stonework. ## Form and placement The [Syngenta Purple Shades profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/emea/product/flower/70028035) confirms the exact breeder selection and lists an early-spring flowering time, mounding habit, and sun or shade exposure. The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/383613/aubrieta-audrey-purple-shades-(audrey-series)/details) describes a compact, slowly spreading mat with grey-green foliage and purple flowers, up to about 10 cm high and 0.1–0.5 m across. It recommends well-drained soil and full sun; UK hardiness ratings are not converted to USDA zones. ## Establishment Water regularly while plants establish. During prolonged hot, dry weather, provide supplemental water; the [RHS Aubrieta trial](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/trials-awards/ongoing-plant-trials/aubrieta-arabis-aurinia) reports stress and scorch under repeated heat and drought. Choose a site that drains freely through winter. ## Maintenance After flowering, trim lightly to keep the mat compact and remove spent stems. Inspect occasionally for aphids, flea beetles, or white blister disease.