Arabis alpina (common names: Alpine Rock-cress)
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Arabis alpina (aka Alpine Rock-cress)
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Comments on Arabis alpina
7 Apr, 2008
Oppps iv just brought this 2& thought it was Aubrieta, Glad uv put up a pic of yours so that i now no what it is lol Thanx ANGXXX
On photo - Rock Cress - loads of flowers
8 Apr, 2008
yes it's an easy mistake - i was'nt sure on the name but new it was'nt Aubrieta, so i asked on here and i have it on good authority that it is indeed a Rock Cress - i have since looked it up and confirmed this! lol and its a spreader! so give it plenty of room!
On photo - Rock Cress - loads of flowers
19 May, 2008
OMG i best move my rock cress out of the Barrow if it grows 2 this size !
On photo - rock cress
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One of my friends tried his carpentry skills and made us a lovely wishing well which we set in a front garden. The white rockcress we planted there sets off the barn red well beautifully in spring.
bought from flower shop in collier row spring 2007 - planted at the front of the woodland area.
varigated variety flowering time march-april
Planted 07.08 Shenstone in Samantha's bed
GoY plant
Description
Sprays of scented white flowers, which may flush to pink, over large cream & green variegated foliage.
Height / Spread / Trail
20 x 30cm
Flowering Time
March - June
Possible Situation
Suitable for bed edges, borders, rock gardens and containers, particularly with other alpines such as Aubretia and Phlox.
Ideal Conditions
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Temperature Tolerance
A hardy plant which will survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the worst frosts.
Plant Care
Remove any plain green shoots.
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7 Apr, 2008
I have just planted some of this,i hope mine looks this good next year...............
On photo - Rock Cress - loads of flowers