Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Schneehaube'
mountain rock cress 'Schneehaube'
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial, to 20cm tall, with loose rosettes of toothed, grey-green, oval leaves and, in spring, masses of fragrant, white flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime 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 | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils. Good as ground cover
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, arabis midge and flea beetles
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildew, white blister and virus diseases
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