Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Polygonatum multiflorum
Solomon's seal
Polygonatum multiflorum, commonly known as Solomon’s seal, is a quietly elegant perennial that brings a natural woodland rhythm to shaded gardens. Rising from spreading rhizomes, its gracefully arching stems reach around 90cm, each lined with soft green, ovate to lance-shaped leaves arranged in an easy, unforced alternation. There is something deeply soothing about the way Polygonatum multiflorum moves through the seasons, unfurling fresh foliage in spring before settling into a calm, architectural presence that feels both generous and restrained. Ideal for dappled shade beneath trees or along a north-facing border, Polygonatum multiflorum weaves effortlessly among ferns, epimediums and spring bulbs, creating a layered, woodland tapestry that improves year after year.
In late spring, Polygonatum multiflorum reveals its true charm, as slender, pendant flowers appear discreetly beneath the stems. Each arch carries two to six tubular blooms, creamy white with subtle green tips, tucked into the leaf axils like quiet secrets. These are followed later by round black fruits, adding another gentle note of seasonal interest. Once established, Solomon’s seal is reliably hardy and undemanding, thriving in humus-rich soil where it can slowly spread and form handsome colonies. Its beauty is never showy, yet its presence is unmistakably refined, making Polygonatum multiflorum a thoughtful choice for gardeners who appreciate plants that reward patience and observation.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Polygonatum multiflorum (L.) All.
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 50cm-1m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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