Overview

Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Asarum, part of the Aristolochiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include ground cover, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling' (jug plant 'Ling Ling') is an evergreen, matforming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Asarum, known as wild gingers. This cultivar thrives in full to partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained fertile soils such as loam, sand, or clay with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suited to sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. 'Ling Ling' is valued for ground cover, garden edging, and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs, with interest primarily in spring and summer.

About the genus

Asarum is a genus of plants in the birthwort family Aristolochiaceae, commonly known as wild ginger.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asarum

Sunlight

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand, Clay

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ground cover, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asarum maximum 'Ling Ling'

Propagation

Seed sown in containers as soon as ripe, Divide in early spring

Pest resistance

Susceptible to slugs and snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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