Arabis caucasica 'Rosea' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Arabis arendsii, Arabis alpina, Arabis caucasica 'Rosea Compacta'.

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

Growth habit
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.

Tasks
- Cut back: 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 'Rosea' forms wheel-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters from April.

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