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Maianthemum paniculatum (Chinese false Solomon's seal)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Maianthemum paniculatum
Other names
Chinese false Solomon's seal, Smilacina paniculata
Genus
Maianthemum Maianthemum
Species
M. paniculatum - M. paniculatum is an upright, deciduous perennial with unbranched stems bearing leathery, lance-shaped, veined, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers followed by grey-green fruit ripening reddish-purple.
Maianthemum paniculatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
White, Cream in Spring; Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Maianthemum paniculatum (Chinese false Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Fruit may take up to a year to mature.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Maianthemum paniculatum
Other names
Chinese false Solomon's seal, Smilacina paniculata
Genus
Maianthemum Maianthemum
Species
M. paniculatum - M. paniculatum is an upright, deciduous perennial with unbranched stems bearing leathery, lance-shaped, veined, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, panicles of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers followed by grey-green fruit ripening reddish-purple.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring; Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Maianthemum paniculatum (Chinese false Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid, moist but well-drained soil in partial or full shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Fruit may take up to a year to mature.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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