Chrysosplenium davidianum

Herbaceous Perennial

A semi-evergreen, creeping perennial forming a spreading mat of fleshy, rooting stems bearing rounded, hairy, bluntly-toothed dull green leaves. From late spring to early summer, clusters of small, yellow flowers are borne at the tips of reddish shoots surrounded by yellow-green bracts

Position

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

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

Position

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

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Saxifragaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Chrysosplenium are small, sometimes stoloniferous, shade-loving perennials with long-stalked, rounded or kidney-shaped leaves and small yellow, green, white, or purple flowers in terminal bracted clusters
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
W China

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full or semi-shade

Propagation

Propagate by division, or by separating rooted runners

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free