Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Old Gold' (v)
rock cress 'Old Gold'
'Old Gold' is a compact, mat-forming, evergreen to semi-evergreen, variegated perennial to 10cm tall with rosettes of narrowly oblong, dark green leaves with bright yellow margins and racemes of white flowers in spring
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime 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 | White | Grey Silver Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi 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
Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings, or by division in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim back after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, gall midge and flea beetles
Diseases
May be infected by a downy mildew and white blister
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