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    SMILACINA
    SMILACINA racemosa
    SMILACINA racemosa
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    SMILACINA racemosa

    Commonly known as False spikenard

    AWARD
    Clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with yellowish-white flowers and red berries
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      AGM as syn. Maianthemum racemosum
    • Place of origin
      North America, Mexico
    • White
      Yellowish white
    • Panicles
      Terminal panicles
    • Star-shaped
      6mm (¼in) across
    • Border
      Suitable for a damp, shady border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial. Narrowly ovate or elliptic, pointed, prominently veined, mid-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long, downy beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Flowers are sometimes followed by green, later red, berries
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full shade
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Smilacina - Growing Guide
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