Mukdenia rossii (Mukdenia )

Botanical name

Mukdenia rossii

Other names

Mukdenia , Aceriphyllum rossii

Genus

Mukdenia Mukdenia

Species

M. rossii - M. rossii is a low-growing, herbaceous perennial forming a slowly-spreading clump of palmate leaves, flushed red in autumn, and, in spring, dense, short-branched panicles of creamy-white flowers borne above the leaves.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Spreading

Colour

Flower

White in Spring

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green, Flushed red in Autumn

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs , Snails

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Mukdenia rossii (Mukdenia ) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland

Cultivation

Plant in leafy, moist but well-drained soil in partial or dappled shade. Tolerates full sun in the cooler areas of its growing range and if the soil is kept consistently moist. Does not tolerate hot, humid summers.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade

Aspect

North, East

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, Zone 5, Zone 4