Arabis caucasica 'Aubris White' (Rock Cress) – Hardy Evergreen Alpine (2L Pot)

Arabis caucasica 'Aubris White' is a low, mat-forming rock cress that covers itself in clusters of small pure white flowers each spring.

It makes a dense carpet of soft grey-green evergreen foliage that looks good all year, spilling gently over walls, edges and the sides of troughs. The flowers appear from March to May, and bees and other pollinators visit them. The spreading habit helps keep weeds down.

Plant it in full sun for the best show, or in light shade for part of the day. It wants well-drained soil and copes with poor, sandy or rocky ground; it is a natural for gaps between paving, dry stone walls, alpine troughs, raised beds, gravel gardens and the front of a border, and it grows well in a container. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it neat and encourage fresh foliage. Once established it is drought tolerant and needs very little care. Fully hardy.

Supplied as one well-rooted plant in a 2 litre pot, ready for the garden or a container.

Cultural Information

Common Name: Rock cress, wall cress, white arabis

Fully Grown Height and Spread: 15–25 cm x 30–50 cm

Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming, spreading evergreen ground cover

Perfect For: Rock gardens, alpine troughs, walls, border edging, gravel gardens, containers

Foliage: Soft grey-green, evergreen

Flowering Time: Spring, March to May

Planting Position: Full sun or partial shade; drought tolerant once established; suits patio containers

Soil Type: Well-drained, including poor, sandy or rocky soils

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Maintenance: Low; trim lightly after flowering

Seasonal Interest: Spring flowers; evergreen foliage

Type: Hardy evergreen alpine perennial