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Arabis caucasica Roselite Mini-mound

Arabis caucasica Roselite
Mountain Rock Cress, Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine Rockcress, Caucasus Rockcress, Wall Rock Cress

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Charming spring perennial for pots, containers and borders. From March, a carpet of deep pink flowers to complement biennials, bulbs and other early perennials.
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Arabis caucasica 'Roselite' is a perennial full of charm for pots, containers and borders. From March, a carpet of deep pink flowers to be harmonised with biennials, bulbs and other early perennials.

 

The 'Roselite' Caucasian rock-cress (Arabis alpina subsp. caucasica) is the sister variety of the Arabis caucasica 'Alabaster' (white). Like the latter, it is a new sterile hybrid from Germany with large flowers and a very long flowering period. Its intense carmine purple colour will add depth to a colour combination in harmony of pink tones, for example with tulips, pansies, tiarellas... or even the lilac-pink foliage of the 'Berry Smoothie' heuchera. It also pairs well with the blue of forget-me-nots or of course white... Thanks to its spreading growth, 'Roselite' is perfect for decorating the edge of a pot on a terrace or a container. No matter how it is associated, it is always easy to grow and fast-growing, in short, it is a plant that can always be relied upon!

Planted in autumn, the 'Roselite' Caucasian rock-cress will develop during winter a carpet of evergreen foliage, with an oval shape and a serrated border, in a green colour tending toward grey. At the very beginning of spring, from March, numerous dark pink 4-petalled flowers tending toward purple will succeed each other without interruption until May. If it has been planted in a pot with biennials, then this will be time to replant it in the garden to enjoy it again the following year! The 'Roselite' rock-cress thrives in all types of soil as long as it has a full sun location. Perfectly hardy, it will adapt very well in a rock garden or along a border. It can also make a very good ground cover of about 20 cm (7.9 in) in height.

Note: Attention, our young plants in mini pots are professional products reserved for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible, in pots, containers or directly in borders.

 

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to May

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Arabis

Species

caucasica

Cultivar

Roselite

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Mountain Rock Cress, Alpine Rock Cress, Alpine Rockcress, Caucasus Rockcress, Wall Rock Cress

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The 'Alabaster' Caucasian Rockcress mini-plants can be planted in pots and containers or directly in the ground in a finely prepared and enriched soil. Plant them if possible upon receipt, in September-October. If the planned location is not yet ready or if the conditions are not favourable for planting (heavy rains or excessively dry soil), you can let them grow in pots for 4 to 6 weeks. After planting, you can lightly pinch the tip of the plant between your thumb and index finger to remove the terminal bud and stimulate branching (optional). In pots and containers, use a good well-draining soil mix for flowering plants (for example, with a lot of bark or perlite) and enriched with slow-release fertiliser. The top of the root ball should be level with the soil. Water generously at planting and during the following weeks, as the mini-plants can dry out quickly. However, be careful not to overwater! Make sure to use containers with drainage holes and to empty the saucer 10 minutes after watering. Remember to water even during winter if it doesn't rain or if the container is placed in a sheltered location away from precipitation. Do not water during freezing periods. Once growth resumes, in late February or early March, and throughout the flowering period, apply a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants 1 to 2 times per week diluted in the watering can. Once flowering is finished, the plants in pots can be replanted in the garden in full sun.

Planting period

Best planting time September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions You can prune the clumps with shears, after flowering, to encourage them to branch out and become more dense.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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