Cuckoo Flower,Lady’s Smock. Spreading perennial with pinnate, dark-green leaves. Clusters of lilac, reddish violet, or white flowers. Max Height 45cm to 70cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Cardamine raphanifolia
Spreading perennial with pinnate, dark-green leaves. Clusters of lilac, reddish violet, or white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Cardamine |
|---|---|
| Species | raphanifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cuckoo Flower, Lady's Smock |
| Flower Colour | white, purple, lilac |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm, 70cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
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