Overview
Arabis lucida is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Arabis, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Arabis lucida grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Arabis lucida, known as shining-leaved rock cress, is a mat-forming alpine rockery plant within the Brassicaceae family. As an evergreen perennial, it thrives in full sun and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are well-drained. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for exposed or sheltered sites with east, south, or west-facing aspects. It is ideal for use in gravel gardens, rock gardens, patios, and as ground cover on banks and slopes, offering interest through summer and autumn.
About the genus
Arabis, or rockcress, is a genus of flowering plants, within the family Brassicaceae.
Wikipedia contributors, "Arabis", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Arabis
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Arabis
- 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
Arabis lucida size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Arabis lucida
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer, Division
- Pest resistance
- Arabis midge, Flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- Downy mildews, White blister, Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arabis lucida?
Arabis lucida prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Arabis lucida need?
Arabis lucida is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Arabis lucida hardy in the UK?
Arabis lucida has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Arabis lucida?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Division.