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Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

A fast-growing, mat-forming, evergreen herbaceous perennial, with loose rosettes of obovate, toothed, mid-green and cream leaves, which can be completely covered with lightly fragrant, white, four-petalled flowers in late spring

Synonyms
Arabis caucasica 'Variegata'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Cream Green Variegated
Summer Cream Green Variegated
Autumn Cream Green Variegated
Winter Cream Green Variegated
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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

Grow in well drained soils. Good for ground cover

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to arabis midge and flea beetles

Diseases

May be susceptible to a downy mildew, white blister, and virus diseases

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