- Botanical name: Mukdenia rossii
- Family: Saxifragaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Mukdenia rossii is an attractive, clump-forming perennial native to North East Asia. It bears rich green maple-like foliage, accompanied by sprays of bell-shaped, white flowers in spring. In late-summer the foliage turns a rich claret red before falling. Mukdenia rossii thrives in shady situations and is ideal for using as ground cover in shady gardens.
For best results grow Mukdenia rossii in humus-rich soil in partial to full shade. Divide large clumps in early spring, and protect new foliage from slugs and snails.
How to grow Mukdenia rossii
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Plant size
30cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
- Shade type: Damp, deep
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Mukdenia rossii and wildlife
Mukdenia rossii has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Mukdenia rossii poisonous?
Mukdenia rossii has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
