Overview

Panax ginseng is a plant with a columnar upright, bushy habit in the genus Panax, part of the Araliaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Panax ginseng grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Panax ginseng, commonly known as ginseng, Asiatic ginseng, nin-sin, or sang, is an evergreen plant with a columnar upright and bushy habit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered south- or west-facing aspect. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels, from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including architectural, city, coastal, and cottage gardens, as well as patios, containers, conservatories, and gravel gardens. Interest is mainly in spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Panax

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Panax ginseng size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright, Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Panax ginseng

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Air-layering

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions