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Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' (Angled Solomon's seal 'Variegatum')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum'
Other names
Angled Solomon's seal 'Variegatum', Angular Solomon's seal 'Variegatum', Variegated angled Solomon's seal, Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum', Fragrant Solomon's seal 'Variegatum'
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Variety or Cultivar
'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching, angled stems bearing elliptic to ovate, light green leaves with creamy-white margins. Pendent, fragrant, tubular, greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring; Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Light green, Variegated, Cream in Spring; Light green, Variegated, Cream in Summer; Variegated, Cream, Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Sawflies , Slugs Sawflies , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' (Angled Solomon's seal 'Variegatum') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in cool, dappled shade but easily tolerates sun or full shade. Dislikes hot summers. In ideal growing conditions will slowly spread to form colonies.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, 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
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum'
Other names
Angled Solomon's seal 'Variegatum', Angular Solomon's seal 'Variegatum', Variegated angled Solomon's seal, Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum', Fragrant Solomon's seal 'Variegatum'
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Variety or Cultivar
'Variegatum' _ 'Variegatum' is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial with arching, angled stems bearing elliptic to ovate, light green leaves with creamy-white margins. Pendent, fragrant, tubular, greenish-white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed by spherical, blue-black fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
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Colour
Flower
Greenish-white in Spring; Greenish-white in Summer
Foliage
Light green, Variegated, Cream in Spring; Light green, Variegated, Cream in Summer; Variegated, Cream, Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum' (Angled Solomon's seal 'Variegatum') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Best in cool, dappled shade but easily tolerates sun or full shade. Dislikes hot summers. In ideal growing conditions will slowly spread to form colonies.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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