Cardamine pratensis 'Flore pleno', commonly known as double-flowered cuckooflower, is a charming herbaceous perennial that produces delicate double pink flowers in late spring. Its attractive fern-like foliage adds an extra dimension of beauty to this plant, making it a great choice for adding colour and texture to a garden bed or border. Native to wet meadows and marshes, this plant prefers moist soil and partial shade, but can tolerate full sun if kept well-watered. It's a hardy plant that can grow in a range of soil types, and is well-suited to the Irish climate.

Why we like it:

• Adds a splash of colour to a garden in spring.
• Tolerates a range of soil types.
• Suitable for wet areas, making it a good choice for ponds or streams.

What to know:

• Can be invasive in some areas, so it's important to keep it in check.
• Benefits from regular deadheading to promote further blooms.
• May require staking to prevent flopping in windy conditions.
• Flowers in late spring to early summer.
• Can grow up to 30-60 cm tall.

Height and Spread:

• Height: 30-60 cm
• Spread: 30-60 cm