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Codonopsis pilosula (Dang shen)
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per year
2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Codonopsis pilosula
Other names
Dang shen, Poor man's ginseng, Campanumoea pilosula
Genus
Codonopsis Codonopsis
Species
C. pilosula - C. pilosula is a twining, deciduous, perennial climber with ovate, slightly hairy, veined, mid-green leaves and, in summer, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with purple spots.
Codonopsis pilosula is: Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
Flower
Yellow-green, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Can be trained up supports or other plants or allowed to scramble in a prostrate fashion. Cut back after growth has died down at the end of the season.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Codonopsis pilosula (Dang shen) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Needs consistent moisture in full sun. New growth is frost-tender so shelter from early morning sun. Resents root disturbance. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Codonopsis pilosula
Other names
Dang shen, Poor man's ginseng, Campanumoea pilosula
Genus
Codonopsis Codonopsis
Species
C. pilosula - C. pilosula is a twining, deciduous, perennial climber with ovate, slightly hairy, veined, mid-green leaves and, in summer, bell-shaped, yellow-green flowers with purple spots.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Climbing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green, Spotted in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails
General care
Pruning
Can be trained up supports or other plants or allowed to scramble in a prostrate fashion. Cut back after growth has died down at the end of the season.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Codonopsis pilosula (Dang shen) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Rock, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, well-drained, preferably acid soil in sun or partial shade. Needs consistent moisture in full sun. New growth is frost-tender so shelter from early morning sun. Resents root disturbance. Mulch in winter in cold areas.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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