Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Douler Angevine' (v)
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 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 | 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
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
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
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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