Overview
Mukdenia rossii from Korea is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Mukdenia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Mukdenia rossii from Korea grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Mukdenia rossii is a herbaceous perennial cultivar from the Mukdenia genus, known for its bushy habit and deciduous, long-stalked lobed foliage. This plant produces clusters of tiny white blossoms in spring and summer, thriving best in partial shade with a sheltered aspect facing north, west, or east. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soils across a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H5. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and as underplanting for roses and shrubs, it can be propagated by seed sown in autumn or by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Mukdenia
- Sunlight
- 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
- H5
Plant details
Mukdenia rossii from Korea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Mukdenia rossii from Korea
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, divide in spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Mukdenia rossii from Korea?
Mukdenia rossii from Korea prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Mukdenia rossii from Korea need?
Mukdenia rossii from Korea grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Mukdenia rossii from Korea hardy in the UK?
Mukdenia rossii from Korea has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Mukdenia rossii from Korea?
Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, divide in spring.
