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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

Synonyms
Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical 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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