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Arabis blepharophylla Barranca Deep Rose ('Pas1213796') (Barranca Series)
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rose rock cress [Barranca Deep Rose]

A mat-forming, short-lived evergreen perennial often grown as an annual, to around 15cm in height, with rosettes of mid-green leaves. Clusters of magenta-pink flowers appear from February to May. An ideal choice for borders, containers or rockeries

Synonyms
Arabis blepharophylla 'Pas1213796'
Arabis 'Barranca Deep Rose'
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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 Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–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

Trade

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
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim back after flowering

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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