Family
Brassicaceae
Botanical Name
ARABIS blepharophylla 'Rose Delight'
Plant Common Name
Rose Delight Rockcress, Rose Rockcress
General Description
Fragrant and dainty, the pale rose-fuchsia flowers of ‘Rose Delight’ rockcress bloom above the compact green foliage in late spring. The parent species is a short-lived, evergreen, tuft-forming perennial that is native to central and northern California, where it grows in gritty soils and coastal regions.
The oval leaves have small teeth and are a satiny green with haired edges. In late spring, short stalks bear clusters of tiny flowers that attract butterflies. These blooms are rosy pink to pink-fuchsia in color, being very vibrant against the lush, green leafy background. This perennial will reseed itself moderately, and declining plants are replaced naturally by new ones.
Grow 'Rose Delight' in full sun (but partial shade in hot summer regions) and a gritty, well-drained soil of average or low fertility. Water it freely while it is growing actively and blooming, but sparingly or not at all in the wintertime. It is exceptional for seaside cottage gardens or as an accent or groundcover in rockeries. It also grows well in containers.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
7 - 5
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
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Sunset Zone
5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
4"-8" / 10.2cm - 20.3cm (6)
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Width
4"-8" / 10.2cm - 20.3cm
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
North America, United States, California
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No