About
Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Rosea' is a perennial that forms a dense mat and retains its foliage year-round. It produces loose clusters of obovate, serrated leaves in a mid-green hue. In spring, the plant is adorned with fragrant, pale pink flowers that feature four petals, often creating a vibrant display.
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
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
- Fragrance
- Flower
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well drained soils. Good for ground cover This plant was part of the RHS Aubrieta, Arabis and Aurinia trial 2024-2026
- Pruning
- Trim back after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, or by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to arabis midge and flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews, white blister, and virus diseases