Rohdea japonica
Japanese sacred lily
A rhizomatous perennialto 25cm with rosettes of dark green, leathery, strap-shaped leaves up to 45cm long. In early spring produces a short, upright spike of tightly packed, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Rohdea are rhizomatous perennials with basal rosettes of fleshy, dark green leaves and erect spikes of narrowly bell-shaped flowers in early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China and Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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