Polygonatum hookeri
Hooker's Solomon's seal
P. hookeri is a creeping, slowly-spreading perennial with upright stems to 4cm long. In late spring and early summer it produces solitary pale to deep pink short-tubed flowers 2cm across, which are followed by black fruits
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Polygonatum are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing glossy, elliptic leaves and pendent, tubular or bell-shaped flowers, sometimes followed by black or red berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Himalaya, China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers or by division in spring taking care not to damage young brittle shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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