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  • 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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    • 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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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
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