Arabis procurrens 'Variegata' (v)
spreading rock cress 'Variegata'
A compact evergreen perennial to 8cm, forming a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves broadly edged with creamy-white, and often pink-tinged in winter. White flowers 10mm in width in erect racemes
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Cream Green Pink Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Pink Variegated | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green Pink Variegated | |||
| Winter | Cream Green Pink Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Arabis can be annuals or evergreen perennials, usually mat-forming, with simple leaves and racemes of 4-petalled white, pink or purple flowers.
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will tolerate hot, dry conditions and poor, infertile soils.
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Remove any stems that revert to the green-leaved form
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and gall midge
Diseases
May be infected by a downy mildew and white blister
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