Water
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which Arabis scabra dislikes.
Also known as Bristol Rockcress
Arabis scabra, or Bristol Rock-cress, is a low-growing perennial herb with attractive white flowers, ideal for rock gardens and alpine settings.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright, sunny locations but can tolerate some shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained, Gritty, Sandy, Loamy
50% intensity
Average
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly in spring with diluted balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which Arabis scabra dislikes.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Lightly trim back after flowering to shape the plant and prevent it from becoming leggy.
Remove any dead or damaged foliage at any time.
Propagate by division in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken from non-flowering shoots in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining compost. Seed can be sown in autumn.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining compost mix, such as John Innes No. 2, with added grit or perlite. Ensure the new pot has adequate drainage holes.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Bristol Rock-Cress (Arabis scabra)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Brassicales |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Arabis |
| Species | Arabis scabra |
Similar in genus Arabis
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