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Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Douler Angevine' (v)
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mountain rock cress 'Douler Angevine'

'Douler Angevine' is a vigorous evergreen, mat-forming herbaceous perennial, up to 15cm high, with rosettes of variegated, yellow-edged green leaves and pink-mauve flowers in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Arabis 'Douler Angevine'
Arabis alpina 'Douler Angevine'
see moreArabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Angevine'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Pink Green Yellow Variegated
Summer Purple Pink Green Yellow Variegated
Autumn Green Yellow Variegated
Winter Green Yellow Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils, and is good for ground cover

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Rock garden
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to arabis midge and flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews, white blister, and virus diseases

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