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Cardamine quinquefolia

Cardamine quinquefolia
Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower

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Cardamine quinquefolia forms a large carpet of bright pink flowers in late winter.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, August to October
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Description

These plants are often synonymous with the word "weed", thus earning themselves a bad reputation. However, that is not the case for Cardamine quinquefolia. This Asian perennial has all the qualities necessary to become an essential plant in spring flower beds.

Not demanding, Cardamine quinquefolia easily grows in the sun but has a clear preference for woodland areas. It spreads through suckers in rich humus soils, quickly forming magnificent carpets of bright pink flowers in late winter. Easily recognisable, its foliage consists of 5 leaflets, which is where it gets its species name "quinquefolia".

In summer, the plant goes into dormancy to protect itself from drought. Spectacular on its own, it pairs well with Tiarella wherryi, Symphytum grandiflorum, or Epimedium x rubrum.

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Cardamine quinquefolia (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time March to April
Flower size 2 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Cardamine

Species

quinquefolia

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower

Origin

Caucasus

Product reference77131

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Planting and care

Plant your Cardamine quinquefolia in rich, light, and moist soil. If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil during planting, and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. In dry weather, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to help your plant establish.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, August to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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