Arabis allionii
A tufted, short-lived perennial wallflower grown as a biennial, about 50-60cm tall, with coarsely-toothed, green leaves, and rich orange, very fragrant flowers in short racemes, appearing from mid spring to early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained neutral or ideally alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring, or by softwood cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Trim back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews, white blister, and virus diseases
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