Overview
Asarum wulingense is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Asarum, part of the Aristolochiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Asarum wulingense 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 wulingense is a matforming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Asarum genus, known as wild gingers, which produce evergreen, heart- or kidney-shaped foliage. This plant thrives in full or partial shade, favouring north-, east-, or west-facing, sheltered aspects with moist but well-drained soil that can be loam, sand, or clay with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for use as ground cover, garden edging, or underplanting beneath roses and shrubs. The plant is best grown in fertile, well-drained soil and is of interest during 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 wulingense 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 wulingense
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Asarum wulingense?
Asarum wulingense prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Asarum wulingense need?
Asarum wulingense is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Asarum wulingense hardy in the UK?
Asarum wulingense has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Asarum wulingense?
Seed sown in containers as soon as ripe, Divide in early spring.