Drought tolerant, widely planted perennial rock garden plant used for a bright Spring showing of flowers.

Start the Arabis seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to the end of frost season.

Arabis plants prefer partial shade, well-draining soil.

• Because the seeds are so tiny, mix the seeds with sand to make them easier to sprinkle over the soil
• Sprinkle the seeds/sand over the soil in starter trays
• Press the seeds into the soil and very lightly cover
• Keep the trays moist and warm for germination
• Harden off the new seedlings for 7 - 10 days in a protected area
• Transplant out into the garen about 4 - 8 inches apart. Before transplanting in your garden, seedlings need to be hardened off. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost is expected at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. The hardening off process toughens the plant cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
• Arabis ground cover plants will spread and fill in open areas

• The soil needs to drain, so amend soil with compost to improve texture
• Water young plants regularly to establish them
• Cut the plants back after blooming to tidy the shape and appearance
• Every 3 - 4 years, divide the plant to prevent center die out
• Arabis plants will not bloom fully the first year they are grown from seed