Cardamine waldsteinii

Herbaceous Perennial

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.

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

Full shade Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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