Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' (v)
angular Solomon's seal 'Variegatum'
A spreading clump of arching stems to 1m tall, with lance-shaped, cream-edged leaves to 15cm long, and small clusters of slightly fragrant, green-tipped, cream flowers in late spring and early summer
Synonyms
Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'Polygonatum japonicum 'Variegatum'
see morePolygonatum odoratum variegatum
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green | Cream Green Variegated | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, partial shade or shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young brittle shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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