whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum'
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P. verticillatum 'Rubrum' is an upright, rhizomatous perennial with narrow, stalkless leaves arranged in whorls up the stem. Small, bell-shaped, dusky pink flowers are produced, hanging below the leaves, from late spring to mid-summer followed by spherical red fruit 5mm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum' (Polygonatum verticillatum 'Rubrum')
- Genus
- Polygonatum
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum'
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whorled Solomon's Seal 'Rubrum' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to the base in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring taking care not to damage young, brittle shoots
Growing
GrowingGrow in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and solomon's seal sawfly
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