Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm'
Rock Cress
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Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Description
Excellent in dry areas, such as along paths or in stone walls. Small clusters of flowers on stems above foliage. Hardy and versatile, rock cress provides color and interest with their fragrant flowers and leaves and gray-green leaves. In warmer climates (above zone 7), foliage may "melt" in the heat of summer. Cut back after flowering to keep habit compact. Can be divided in fall or early spring.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Blooming
The flowers come in clusters of small white, pink, or rose purple flowers. They flower in the spring.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Growth
Annuals and evergreen perennials. Rockcress does well in full sun. These are low-growing/spreading plants that would make good candidates for edges, rock gardens or ground covers. All varieties of Rockcress have attractive year round foliage.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in containers in a cold frame in fall (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Separate rosettes in fall. Can also propagate from softwood cuttings in summer.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Pest
Aphids and Arabis midge. Once the Arabis midge has attacked flower shoots, dispose of the shoots immediately. Arabis is also prone to white rust, downy mildew, and rust, all of which are quite common.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Interesting facts
Arabis is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Occurs mainly in rocky, mountainous regions.
Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica 'Spring Charm') - Soil and irrigation
Needs good drainage and moderate water. Water liberally during the growing season, much less in winter. A. belpharophylla needs shelter from winter moisture. Best grown in an alpine house. Prefers an equal mix of loam, leaf mold, and sharp sand. Tolerates poor, infertile soils and dry conditions.
