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Polygonatum
| (Convallariaceae/Liliaceae). Solomon's Seal. Genus of about 50 species of spring or early summer flowering, rhizomatous perennials. From woodland in temperate regions of Eurasia and N. America. Cultivated for their foliage and flowers, they have arching ,unbranched stems and alternate, opposite or whorled, linear parallel-veined leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Pendent clusters of tubular or bell shaped white flowers with green tips in leaf axils along lower sides of the stems in late spring. Excellent for cutting. Flowers are usually followed by berry-like, spherical red or black fruits. Suitable for a North wall, shady border, woodland or rock garden. Fertile, well drained, humus-rich soil best in shady position
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Polygonatum x hybridum 'Striatum'
| Soloman's Seal. Shade to part shade, cool, moist woodland type soil. Arching stems with dark green leaves marked with pale green and white streaks. Bell shaped greenish flowers in May. Excellent for cutting. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots
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Polygonatum multiflorum
| Graceful unbranched stems, neatly arranged with alternate, oval green leaves on one side, clusters of small, pendulous tubular white flowers on the other in June. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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Polygonatum falcatum 'Variegatum'
| NEW Variegated leaves with dark and pale green streaks and narrow white margins. Flowers May June. Eventual Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots
Price: £4.50 |
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