Cardamine waldsteinii
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.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Cardamine are herbaceous perennials with simple, palmately or pinnately divided leaves and short racemes of 4-petalled white, yellow, pink or purplish flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Austria & Slovenia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow on moisture retentive soils rich in organic matter in part or full shade.
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering, or propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or sheltered place outdoors.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to flea beetles and aphids.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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