Overview

Gymnospermium altaicum is a plant with a dwarf perennial, 20cm height habit in the genus Gymnospermium, part of the Berberidaceae family, with pinnately lobed, fern-like foliage. Gymnospermium altaicum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include alpine house, rock garden, front of border and ground cover on sunny bank.

About

Gymnospermium altaicum is a dwarf perennial from the Berberidaceae family, reaching around 20cm in height. It features pinnately lobed, fern-like foliage and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for alpine houses, rock gardens, the front of borders, or as ground cover on sunny banks. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by division or seed.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Gymnospermium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Gymnospermium altaicum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Dwarf perennial, 20cm height

Foliage

Pinnately lobed, fern-like

Suggested uses

Alpine house, rock garden, front of border, ground cover on sunny bank

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Gymnospermium altaicum

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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