{"product_id":"ja-maianthemum-oleraceum","title":"Maianthemum oleraceum Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e is a graceful woodland perennial grown for its arching stems, glossy foliage, and delicate summer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe plant forms elegant clumps that bring structure and movement to shaded garden areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–100cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white to pale purple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e early to midsummer\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade to shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e grows from creeping rhizomes and produces arching stems coloured deep purple.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong the stems sit alternate glossy leaves which can reach up to 20cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn early and midsummer, airy plumes of tiny bell-shaped flowers appear at the tips of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers are usually white but can sometimes show a pale purple tint.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, bright red berries develop, adding late-season interest to the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynonyms include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eSmilacina oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eacuminatum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e supports wildlife in woodland-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBerries provide potential food for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDense foliage offers shelter for insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with other woodland perennials to create a wildlife-friendly shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Maianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShaded borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNaturalistic planting schemes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe arching stems combine well with ferns, hostas, and other shade-loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in autumn or spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a partially shaded or shaded location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove soil with compost or leaf mould.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeep soil evenly moist during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eApply an annual mulch of leaf mould to maintain healthy woodland-style soil.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraceful arching purple stems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlossy decorative foliage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelicate plumes of summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed berries for late-season interest\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a refined woodland perennial, \u003cem\u003eMaianthemum oleraceum\u003c\/em\u003e provides elegant foliage, summer flowers, and seasonal berries for shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516517949827,"sku":"JA-S6540","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516517982595,"sku":"JA-S6540x10","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516518015363,"sku":"JA-S6540x100","price":399.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Smilacena-oleraceae_5624-3-768x1152.jpg?v=1773230575","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-maianthemum-oleraceum","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}