About
Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica 'Schneehaube' is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches a height of up to 20 cm. It produces loose rosettes of oval leaves with a toothed edge, showcasing a grey-green hue. In the spring, this plant is adorned with numerous fragrant white flowers that create a noteworthy 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
- West-facing, East-facing, South-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, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
- Fragrance
- Flower
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 in summer, or by division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, arabis midge and flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildew, white blister and virus diseases