Overview
Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Cardamine, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Cardamine pratensis, the cuckoo flower, lady's smock, mayflower, or milkmaids, is a flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is a perennial herb native to Eurasia.
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About the genus
Cardamine is a large genus of flowering plants in the mustard family, Brassicaceae, known as bittercresses and toothworts. It contains more than 200 species of annuals and perennials. Species in this genus can be found in diverse habitats worldwide, except the Antarctic.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cardamine
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d)
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, bulbils or division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids and flea beetles
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d)?
Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) need?
Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) hardy in the UK?
Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Cardamine pratensis 'Flore Pleno' white-flowered (d)?
Propagate by seed, bulbils or division.
