Mukdenia rossii
red-leaved mukdenia
A slowly-spreading herbaceous perennial, growing from a short, thick rhizome. The large, long-stalked leaves are mid-green, deeply-lobed, and develop red tints in autumn. The starry, creamy-white flowers are produced in dense clusters in spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Mukdenia are rhizomatous perennials, with long-stalked, lobed leaves and sprays of small white flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China & Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Best suited to woodland conditions - leafy, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade - in areas with cool, damp summers
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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