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How to Grow Rock Cress (Arabis)

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Grow Rock Cress (Arabis)
Grow Rock Cress (Arabis)

Pink or white fragrant flowers on cushion-forming plants are a feature of this spring-blooming plant. It's good for rockeries and sunny garden pockets.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

    Choosing Rock Cress

  1. Step 1

    Look for plants at nurseries in spring and summer.

  2. Step 2

    Buy rock cress in 4-inch to 1-gallon containers.

  3. Step 3

    Choose healthy-looking plants with signs of new growth in leaf and flower bud.

  4. Planting Rock Cress

  5. Step 1

    Plant rock cress in full sun in well-drained soil.

  6. Step 2

    Add a light application of organic fertilizer to the planting hole.

  7. Step 3

    Place the plants no deeper than they were growing in containers.

  8. Step 4

    Set the plants 12 to 18 inches apart.

  9. Step 5

    Apply a dusting of dolomite lime on top of the soil around the plant.

  10. Step 6

    Mulch around but not on top of the plant with 3 inches of organic compost.

  11. Step 7

    Water well until soil is completely moist.

  12. Caring for Rock Cress

  13. Step 1

    Shear the plant back after flowering using scissors or bypass pruners.

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on 11/12/2007 I am starting with seeds can I get advise and significant pictures

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