Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Flore Pleno' (d)
mountain rock cress 'Flore Pleno'
An evergreen perennial to 20cm in height, forming a mat to 60cm in width, with scurvy green leaves and double, white flowers 2cm in width in late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–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
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and gall midge
Diseases
May be infected by a downy mildew and white blister
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