About
A low-growing, mat-forming perennial that reaches up to 10 cm in height, Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi exhibits rosettes of long, narrow, dark green leaves. In mid to late spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers. This plant can be classified as evergreen to semi-evergreen.
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, Partial shade
- 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
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils
- Pruning
- Trim back after flowering to maintain compactness
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by softwood cuttings, or by division in summer
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids, gall midge and flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to downy mildews and white blister