Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Lotti Deep Rose

Arabis caucasica 'Aubris Deep Rose' is a horticultural selection of the Caucasus rockcress, characterised by a regular cushion habit and particularly abundant early flowering. This small perennial, also known as basket-of-gold, is covered in spring with a very bright and slightly fragrant magenta pink flowering. In winter, the plant remains attractive with its tiny evergreen dark green foliage. Plant it in rock gardens, borders, above a wall, or even in your planters.

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This species is native from the eastern Mediterranean to the Caucasus. In nature, it is found at high altitudes on rocky slopes. 'Aubris Deep Rose' is a recent horticultural cultivar. This perennial is slightly spreading and spreads through rhizomes, its growth is quite slow. It forms a dense cushion measuring 15 cm (6in) in height, with a minimum spread of 30 cm (12in), or even more. Flowering takes place between early April and June, depending on the climate. Its dark pink, fragrant flowers, measuring 1 cm (1in) in diameter, have four petals and are grouped in clusters. They bloom above the slightly greyish green foliage. The leaves form rosettes, they are obovate, undulate, dentate, and measure about 3 cm (1in) in length.

The rockcresses thrive in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil, even rocky or gravelly, acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline. As rock garden plants par excellence, these robust rockcresses also make excellent ground covers in borders, in flowery paving, as a crown for a wall, on a slope, etc. Delightful, as if "draped" on walls, Arabis caucasica 'Aubris Deep Rose' is also perfect for carpeting the base of shrubs or hedges. Its compact habit is ideal for planters and flower pots. In a mineral setting, you can pair it with aubrietas, sweet alyssums, and basket-of-golds.

Note: Please be aware that our plug plants are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, in pots, planters, or directly in borders.