Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Rosea'
An evergreen, mat-forming herbaceous perennial, with loose rosettes of obovate, toothed, mid-green leaves which In spring, can be completely covered with sweetly scented mid-pink four-petalled flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Arabis can be annuals or evergreen perennials, usually mat-forming, with simple leaves and racemes of 4-petalled white, pink or purple flowers.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soils. Good for ground cover
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to arabis midge and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to a downy mildew, white blister, and virus diseases
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