Polygonatum verticillatum 'Giant One'
tall whorled Solomon’s seal
An upright, rhizomatous perennial with narrow leaves arranged in whorls on the arching stems. Small, greeny-white pendant flowers...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
An upright, rhizomatous perennial with narrow leaves arranged in whorls on the arching stems. Small, greeny-white pendant flowers are followed by bright red spherical fruits hanging below the foliage, which emerge bronze, change to deep green, and then turn a golden yellow in autumn. A botanical curiosity suited to heavier soils and wetter, shadier areas of the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade / shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Polygonatum verticillatum Giant One:
Polygonatum do not like dry soil. Cut the plant down to the ground in autumn. Lift and divide large colonies in early spring, taking care not to damage the young shoots. Apply a mulch of well-rotted leafmould or garden compost in spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Pets: TOXIC if eaten; Humans: Harmful if eaten
