Rock Cress, Pink Wall Cress - Arabis arendsii &

Rock Cress, Pink Wall Cress

Arabis arendsii 'Compinkie'

Compinkie Rock Cress produces a generous flush of deep pink flowers in early spring when almost nothing else is in bloom, its fragrant flowers and semi-evergreen foliage make it one of the most valuable early-season perennials for rock gardens and wall-top plantings.

  • Deep pink flowers appear in early to late spring, among the earliest-blooming perennials
  • Semi-evergreen foliage forms a compact spreading mound that is attractive year-round
  • Fragrant flowers
  • Exceptionally suited to rock gardens, retaining walls, or dry, sharply draining sites
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade, Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Dry
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
3 – 7
Mature Height (meters)
0.1 – 0.2
Mature Spread (meters)
0.3 – 0.6
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
Pink
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Arabis grows best in a well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers to maintain a tidy and compact habit. Drought tolerant when established. To ensure blooms for the following year, any pruning should be done soon after flowering.

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