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 See Aubrieta, Arabis and Aurinia trial 2024-2026 for further information: /plants/trials-awards/ongoing-plant-trials/aubretia-arabis-aurinia
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 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–facing or North–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
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- 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 susceptible to downy mildews and white blister
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