Arabis Rosea Seeds

A compact and early flowering perennial grown for its masses of soft rose pink blooms and neat evergreen foliage.

 

Alpine Rockcress Rosea forms low spreading plants that create a bright cushion of colour in spring attracting early bees and friendly pollinators.

 

The delicate pink flowers sit above tidy green leaves bringing fresh cheerful colour to rockeries walls gravel gardens and the front of borders while the evergreen foliage keeps plants looking neat all year.

 

This hardy perennial thrives in full sun and well drained soil showing excellent tolerance to cold exposed and dry conditions once established.

 

Perfect for rock gardens alpine troughs walls and early spring displays

 

Seed Qty Approx: 0.2 grams

 

Sow: February to April indoors or direct outdoors from April

Germination: 14 to 30 days at cool to mild temperatures

Soil and Position: Free draining gritty soil in full sun

Height Spread: 10 to 20 cm tall 20 to 30 cm spread

Flowering: March to May

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays of moist well drained compost Lightly cover with fine soil and keep in a cool bright place as alpine species prefer lower temperatures for germination Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle spacing 20 to 30 cm apart Harden off indoor seedlings and plant out after the last frost

Alternatively sow directly into prepared soil in spring or early autumn

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during establishment then sparingly once plants are growing strongly Alpine Rockcress thrives in sunny well drained positions Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage compact growth Plants are hardy and evergreen providing year round structure

 

Uses and Benefits

Soft rose pink flowers for early spring colour

Highly attractive to early bees and pollinators

Evergreen foliage for year round interest

Hardy drought tolerant and easy to grow

Perfect for rockeries walls alpine troughs and sunny borders