{"product_id":"arabis-fruh-old-gold-9cm-s-8866","title":"Arabis ferd.-cob. 'Old Gold' \/ 9CM","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArabis ferdinandi-coburgii 'Old Gold'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArabis ferdinandi-coburgii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Old Gold'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm potted alpine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen variegated foliage with golden-yellow margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasses of small white flowers in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, mat-forming habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for rockeries, walls and gravel gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow maintenance and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArabis ferdinandi-coburgii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Old Gold' is a colourful evergreen alpine prized for its bright variegated foliage and cheerful spring flowers. The small, glossy green leaves are edged with golden-yellow, providing year-round colour and texture, while in spring the foliage is covered with clusters of crisp white flowers that create a striking contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally low-growing, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for rockeries, alpine beds, gravel gardens and the front of sunny borders. It also cascades attractively over retaining walls and the edges of containers, where the evergreen foliage provides lasting interest throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColourful variegated foliage provides year-round interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright white spring flowers create a cheerful seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact growth is ideal for smaller gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for softening walls and edging paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow in sunny, well-drained locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArabis ferdinandi-coburgii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Old Gold'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRock Cress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen alpine perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall evergreen leaves with golden-yellow margins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring (typically April–May)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall white flowers in dense clusters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-growing, spreading, mat-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-draining, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10–15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 30–45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully hardy in Irish gardens when grown in well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position for the best foliage colour and flowering. It thrives in rockeries, gravel gardens, raised beds and alpine troughs where drainage is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, plants become drought tolerant and require only occasional watering during extended dry periods. Container-grown specimens may need more frequent watering in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in free-draining soil. Sandy, gravelly or stony soils are ideal, and adding horticultural grit to heavier ground will improve drainage and help prevent winter wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy throughout Ireland. Good drainage is essential during winter to maintain healthy evergreen foliage and prevent crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep the plant compact and tidy. Remove any damaged foliage as required and divide mature clumps every few years if they become congested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockeries and alpine gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel and Mediterranean-style planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFront of sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalls, raised beds and alpine troughs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatio containers and edging paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Old Gold' is grown as much for its attractive evergreen variegated foliage as for its spring flowers, making it an excellent choice where year-round ground cover and foliage colour are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003eArabis ferdinandi-coburgii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Old Gold'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 9cm nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710739960141,"sku":"5390907180598","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/arabis-fruh-old-gold-9cm-s-8866","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}