Waldsteinia ternata

RHS Plant Profile
Siberian waldsteinia

Other common names

ternate waldsteinia

Herbaceous Perennial

a semi-evergreen perennial with leaves palmately divided into three broad leaflets, and bright yellow flowers 1.5cm across

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Up to 10 cm

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
Up to 10 cm

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Waldsteinia are rhizomatous herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennials forming clumps of palmately divided leaves, with saucer-shaped yellow flowers in loose clusters in late spring and early summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe, N Asia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile soil in full or partial shade; can be invasive

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No regular pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free