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POLYGONATUM multiflorum
Commonly known as Lady's seal
Green-white flowers, borne on arching stems
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOvate-lance-shaped leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long, arranged alternately.
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Green
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WhiteGreen-tipped
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread30-60cm (12-24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial with arching, hairless stems. Flowers are followed by spherical, black fruits
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full shade
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Partial shade
POLYGONATUM multiflorum
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowNative to England and WalesMedicinal propertiesRoots were used to heal bruises and flowers, distilled as a toilet water, to remove spots from the skinPests & DiseasesSlugs, sawfly larvae.Place of originEurope, temperate Asia.
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Flower ShapeTubular2-6 pendent flowers 1cm (½in) long from lower leaf axil
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog gardenBorderSuitable for a damp, shady border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allWet or boggy soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONToxic if eatenPets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Polygonatum - Growing Guide
90cm (36in)
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30-60cm (12-24in) |
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50