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Arabis alpina caucasica 'Alabaster' (P)

Arabis alpina caucasica 'Alabaster' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

Clusters of tiny, pure white flowers with yellow eye accents are held like clouds above dark green foliage. A round, compact habit and exceptional flowering longevity making this an outstanding spring flowering plant.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

As with most of the alpines, this is truly versatile plant which can be used in the bowl or tub for the patio all year round, or in the border, rockery, or gravel garden.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

15 x 20 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

white

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

May - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Rockery

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

BRASSICACEAE

Genus:

Arabis

Species:

alpina caucasica

Cultivar:

Alabaster

UPOV:

INARAALABA

UPOV No:

EUPVR 42025

Category:

Alpines

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

14 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

August - May

Recommended Sales Window:

January - June

Forecast Availability:

Sold Out Until Further Notice

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Diamond Back Moth

Whitefly

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Downy Mildew

Powdery Mildew

Other Info:

Lead times for Arabis ferdinandi-coburgii 'Old Gol

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.