Arabis ‘Aubris White Rockcress’ — Hardy Alpine Evergreen Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Arabis ‘Aubris White Rockcress’ — Hardy Alpine Evergreen Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 2L Pot
Arabis ‘Aubris White Rockcress’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with white and flowering spring. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 2L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Alpine Evergreen Perennial
- Flowering: Spring (March to May)
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Attracts: Bees and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 2L pot
The detail
Arabis caucasica, commonly known as White Rockcress, is a charming low-growing alpine perennial prized for its abundant clusters of small, pure white flowers that appear in spring. This mat-forming plant produces a dense carpet of soft, grey-green evergreen foliage, making it an excellent choice for ground cover, rockeries, dry stone walls, and border edging throughout the year.
Once established, Arabis is a wonderfully low-maintenance plant that thrives in well-drained soils and sunny positions. It is perfectly suited to rock gardens, alpine troughs, raised beds, gravel gardens, and the front of borders where it can gently cascade over edges. Its spreading habit helps suppress weeds while providing a stunning floral display each spring that attracts bees and other pollinators to the garden.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Arabis caucasica |
| Growth habit | Low-Growing, Mat-Forming, Spreading Ground Cover |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flowering | Spring (March to May) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees and Pollinators |
| Best for | Rock Gardens, Alpine Troughs, Walls, Ground Cover, Border Edging, Gravel Gardens, Containers |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Arabis ‘Aubris White Rockcress’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (march to may). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Arabis ‘Aubris White Rockcress’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 2L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.