Bring new life to your landscape with Arabis Collina Rosea Seeds, a reliable perennial groundcover known for its abundant clusters of rose-pink flowers. Blooming early in spring, this hardy variety spreads beautifully across borders, rock gardens, slopes, pathways, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Arabis Collina Rosea, also known as Rock Cress, is prized for its fast growth, carpet-like habit, and ability to thrive even in poor soils. These high-quality, non-GMO seeds produce plants that are drought-tolerant once established, making them perfect for gardeners looking for color, coverage, and easy-care beauty.

Key Features

• Produces vibrant rose-pink spring blooms

• Hardy perennial groundcover with spreading growth

• Excellent for borders, edges, slopes, and rock gardens

• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with strong germination

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance after establishment

• Attracts early pollinators such as butterflies

• Thrives in a wide range of soil conditions

Specifications

Botanical Name: Arabis collina 'Rosea'
Common Name (US): Rock Cress
Plant Type: Perennial Groundcover
Seed Type: Non-GMO, High-Quality
Flower Color: Rose Pink
Bloom Season: Early to Late Spring
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, rocky, sandy, or loamy soil
Plant Height: 4–8 inches
Spread: 12–18 inches across
Spacing: 10–12 inches
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; avoid waterlogged soil
Germination Time: 14–21 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Mat-forming, spreading, evergreen in mild climates
Ideal Uses: Rock gardens, borders, slopes, pathways, perennial beds
Special Notes: Excellent erosion-control plant for sloped landscapes.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Indoors (for faster blooms)

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use a light, well-drained seed-starting mix.

2. Sowing Depth

• Press seeds gently onto the soil surface; do not bury deeply.

• Light is helpful for germination.

3. Moisture & Temperature

• Keep soil lightly moist.

• Maintain a temperature of 60–70°F.

4. Transplanting Outdoors

• Harden off seedlings for 7 days.

• Transplant after frost risk is fully gone.

5. Direct Sowing (optional)

• Can be directly sown outdoors in early spring.

• Choose a sunny, well-drained area.

6. Ongoing Care

• Water sparingly once established.

• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

• Add gravel or light mulch around plants to improve drainage.

Benefits

• Perfect for low-maintenance gardens

• Provides early-season color when most plants are inactive

• Excellent for filling spaces and covering bare soil

• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and slope planting

• Good for erosion control

• Adds soft color and texture to any landscape