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Asarum europaeum
Plant

Asarum europaeum

European Wild Ginger

Planted in 4 show gardens on GardensDB.

4
Gardens
5
Designers
3
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in partial shade or full shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing N E S W
North, East or West-facing
Position
Full sun (not suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

4 gardens

  • A tranquil garden featuring light-coloured paving winding around white concrete pillars, lush green plants, slender silver birch trees, and a central dark stone basin.
    Gold Medal
    Macmillan Cancer Support: The Nascent Shade Garden
    Elle Arnett
  • A romantic container garden features a brick wall with copper pipes, lush pink roses, hostas, a copper water feature, and a small metal bistro set on a gravel and stone patio.
    Gold Medal
    360° photo available
    The Whittard of Chelsea Garden
    Ollie Pike
  • A secluded show garden featuring an outdoor daybed under a black timber pergola, surrounded by lush green foliage in rusted metal planters and a pale paved path.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    The Sleep in Beauty Garden
    Ian McBain
  • A naturalistic garden filled with pink, yellow, and white flowering perennials, featuring white sculptural butterflies and large natural boulders.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    The Talitha Arts Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 5

Studios 3

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Asarum europaeum, ranked by how many gardens combine them.