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Cardamine waldsteinii

Cardamine waldsteinii

Low Maintenance

Genus: Cardamine
Family: Brassicaceae

About this plant

A spreading perennial which thrives in shady places on moisture-retentive soil. In spring it produces loose clusters of white four-petalled flowers on thin stems above a carpet of mid-green three lobed leaves.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow on moisture retentive soils rich in organic matter in part or full shade.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division after flowering, or propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or sheltered place outdoors.

Pests

May be susceptible to flea beetles and aphids.

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years