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Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Rosea

Arabis caucasica Rosea
Mountain Rock Cress, Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine Rockcress, Caucasus Rockcress, Wall Rock Cress

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Arabis caucasica 'Rosea' is a lovely variety of Caucasus rockcress with a fragrant, light pink spring flowering. It forms a very effective evergreen ground cover to combat weeds, thanks to its tiny, dark green foliage. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Perfect for covering walls and climbing slopes.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
15 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Arabis caucasica 'Rosea', also known as Caucasian rockcress or basket-of-gold, forms a very effective ground cover to combat weeds. It is particularly decorative with its tiny evergreen dark green foliage and its lightly scented, light pink spring flowering. Easy to grow in well-drained soil. Ideal for covering walls, climbing slopes.  

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica belongs to the Brassicaceae family. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. 'Rosea' is a variety distinguished by its light pink to carmine flowers. This perennial evergreen forms a dense carpet, spreading through rhizomes and growing relatively slowly. It forms a dense ground cover reaching 15 cm (6in) in height, with a minimum spread of 45 cm (18in). Flowering occurs from April to June, depending on the climate. Its fragrant, 1 cm (1in) in diameter, pink flowers have four petals and are clustered together. They bloom above the grey-green foliage. The leaves form loose rosettes, are oval, serrated, and measure 3 cm (1in) in length.

As quintessential rock plants, the most robust rockcress varieties also make excellent ground covers along borders, in floral paving, as a crown on a wall, on a slope, etc. Charming, like a flowery curtain on walls, Arabis caucasica is an excellent ground cover, capable of covering a large area in a few years and preventing weeds. This plant is not well-suited for formal rock gardens because it may harm delicate plants, but it is perfect for covering the ground around shrubs or hedges where nothing else can grow. The plant will bloom in the spring, alongside tulips, every year without fail.

Rockcress are hardy plants that prefer to grow in well-drained soil and sunny areas. They can also thrive in rocky or gravelly terrain and can tolerate soil that is acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline. To establish the plant, it's important to water it regularly after planting, from spring to autumn. After blooming, prune the shrubs with shears to encourage denser growth and a branching habit.

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Rosea in pictures

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Rosea (Flowering) Flowering
Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Rosea (Foliage) Foliage
Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica Rosea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time April to June
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 2 cm
Fragrance Fragrant, Floral

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 15 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Arabis

Species

caucasica

Cultivar

Rosea

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Mountain Rock Cress, Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine Rockcress, Caucasus Rockcress, Wall Rock Cress

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference875641

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Planting and care

Rockcress thrives in well-drained soil, whether rocky or gravelly, acidic, neutral, or slightly chalky. You can plant them from spring to autumn, but water them regularly to help them grow. To prevent any problems, ensure neighbouring plants and weeds don't crowd them during planting. Although they are very robust, they grow slowly. After they flower, use shears to prune them to encourage denser growth.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions To encourage denser growth, trim the shrubs with shears after they have flowered.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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