Arabis cauc. 'Little Treasure Pink' - P13

Description
The Rock cress (Arabis caucasica) is a compact, evergreen perennial that forms white, pink or red, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from April to May. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Rock cress is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Arabis arendsii, Arabis alpina.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * evergreen

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Rock cress are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Rock cress has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Rock cress sets beautiful accents together with: Blue cushion, mountain stonecrop, garden carpet flame flower.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from May to June.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Arabis caucasica forms wheel-shaped, white, pink and red flowers arranged in clusters from April.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, ground cover