Overview

Vancouveria planipetala is a matforming alpine rockery in the genus Vancouveria, part of the Berberidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vancouveria planipetala grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, rock garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Vancouveria planipetala, commonly known as redwood ivy, is a matforming perennial herb in the Berberidaceae family. It features deciduous foliage and produces unique bell-shaped flowers that arch backward, typical of the Vancouveria genus. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, suitable for north, east, or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, rock gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders. It flowers in spring and summer and requires watering during establishment.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Vancouveria

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Vancouveria planipetala size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Vancouveria planipetala

Propagation

Divide in spring or sow seed in containers, in a cold frame as soon as ripe

Pest resistance

Vine weevil may be a problem

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions