About

Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Flore Pleno' is an evergreen perennial that reaches heights of up to 20 cm, spreading to a width of 60 cm. It features scurfy green foliage and produces double white flowers, each measuring around 2 cm across, during late spring.

About the genus

Arabis consists of either annuals or evergreen perennials that typically grow in a mat-like formation. They feature simple leaves and produce racemes adorned with flowers that have four petals, available in white, pink, or purple hues.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Alpine Rockery
Habit
Matforming
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils. Good as ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids and gall midge
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to downy mildews and white blister