Compinkie Rockcress

‘Compinkie’ is a compact rockcress grown for its dense cushion of foliage and abundant deep rose flowers in spring. Botanical references use more than one name for this cultivar, including *Arabis × arendsii* ‘Compinkie’; the current catalog identity is retained while that naming variation is made clear. ## Flowers and Form The [RHS lists ‘Compinkie’ under *Arabis × arendsii*](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/62416/arabis-%C3%97-arendsii-compinkie/details) and records *Arabis* in Brassicaceae. A [Colorado State University selection guide](https://static.colostate.edu/client-files/csfs/pdfs/Tree-Shrub%26Perenniel-Selection-and-Care-Guide.pdf) describes this cultivar as extra dwarf and uniform, with many deep rose single flowers. Its low, spreading habit works along a rock garden, stone edge, or sunny border front; allow the mat to broaden rather than crowding it among taller plants. ## Siting Give it sun and sharply drained soil. Caucasian rockcresses are adapted to gritty or rocky sites, and North Carolina State Extension recommends well-drained conditions for the group; excessive moisture can contribute to root rot and foliar disease. The guide lists ‘Compinkie’ among forms suitable for hot, dry, sunny areas, but new plantings still need regular moisture while roots establish. ## Maintenance After flowering, lightly trim loose or spent growth to keep the cushion compact. Avoid dividing or moving it unnecessarily, and remove damaged foliage if damp conditions lead to disease.