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Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Polygonatum x hybridum
Other names
Solomon's seal, Garden Solomon's seal, Polygonatum multiflorum
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. x hybridum - P. x hybridum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with arching stems bearing ovate, mid- to bright green leaves and, in late spring, clusters of nodding, tubular, green-tipped, creamy-white flowers followed by spherical, black fruit.
Polygonatum x hybridum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Green in Summer
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 x hybridum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in any position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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 x hybridum
Other names
Solomon's seal, Garden Solomon's seal, Polygonatum multiflorum
Genus
Polygonatum Polygonatum
Species
P. x hybridum - P. x hybridum is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with arching stems bearing ovate, mid- to bright green leaves and, in late spring, clusters of nodding, tubular, green-tipped, creamy-white flowers followed by spherical, black fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Arching
Toxicity
Careful: All parts cause severe discomfort if eaten.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in any position.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal)
Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal)
Polygonatum x hybridum (Solomon's seal)
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