1000 Seeds. Spring Charm Arabis flower seeds. Perenial flower. 2nd Year Maturity. Spring Charm seeds easily grow eye-catching and fragrant Arabis flowers, bursting in a vivid blend of fuchsia and lavender. Arabis plants thrive in heat, drought, and are tolerant to a wide range of soils. Spring Charm Arabis seeds mature into tidy 4 – 6” tall dwarfed shrubs ideal for indoor planters and baskets to accent any room with authentic summertime aroma. Spring Charm Arabis flowers in your garden promise to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and even the neighbors all season long.
Growing Spring Charm Arabis Flower Garden Seeds
- Taxonomy: Arabis blepharophylla
- Other Names: Garden Arabis, Wall Cress, Garden Rock Cress, Caucasian Rock Cress
- Seed Type: Perennial
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Spring Charm Arabis flower seeds are hardy perennials commonly grown outdoors and indoors. For early flowers, begin seeds indoors 4 – 6 weeks prior to the final frost, with germination occurring in 21 – 28 days with full lighting.
- Days to Plant Maturity: 2nd Year Maturity
- Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8
- Seed Planting Depth: Lightly press without covering 3 – 4 seeds into soil
- Plant Spacing: 6"
- Growth Habit: 4 – 6" tall trailing mound with a 6 – 8" spread of countless ½” blooms
- Soil Preference: Sandy, medium dry, well-drained
- Light Preference: Full sun – Partial shade
- Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Spring Charm Arabis is tolerant to some heat, drought, and poor soils once established, but must be drained sharply. Plants are susceptible to crown and root rot, rust, and powdery mildew in gardens with poorly drained soils. Arabis has no serious pests or diseases, but watch for aphids on indoor varieties.
- Flower Colors: Fuchsia and purple blooms with hardy greens
Arabis blepharophylla, or more commonly known as Arabis, is native to California, specifically the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding coastal regions. The genus Arabis has grown exponentially over the last several years, with many of the "old world" varieties retaining the genus Arabis while many of the "new world" varieties have been reclassified in the Boechera genus.