Arabis
Rock cress, Wall cress
- Height × spread
- 0.15m – 0.2m × 0m – 0.6m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally available in Spring
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Low growing plants with a number of forms that have an appealing prettiness. Some forms make dense foliage mats and there are beautifully variegated forms with shades of green and white or gold and green. The flowers are simple and dainty, coloured white or rose purple or pink. Buy these for rockeries, to tuck into crevices, hang over walls, or for the front of a well-managed border.
- Flower colour
- Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Pink, White, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome, Prostrate
- Height
- 0.15m – 0.2m
- Spread
- 0m – 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Ground cover, Coloured stems, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Summer
Summer - early · Outdoors
Feed a general fertiliser
Where plants have moderate needs for nutrients, they can simply be given a general feed, fairly early in the growth season so that the growth has plenty of time to harden off before the cold weather.
Give plants a general boost with the application of a general purpose fertiliser which is spread around the root area of the plant, with amounts as directed on the feed label.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for watering guidance.
Planting
Prune after flowering
When the plant has finished flowering, cut the trailing stems back by half their length or more to retain a compact and appealing habit.
Found in
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