Polygonatum verticillatum 'Rubrum'
whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum'
An upright, rhizomatous perennial with narrow, stalkless leaves arranged in whorls up the stem. Small, bell-shaped, dusky pink flowers are produced, hanging below the leaves, from late spring to mid-summer followed by spherical red fruit 5mm across
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets if eaten (dogs) - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young, brittle shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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