{"product_id":"ja-polygonatum-cirrhifolium","title":"Polygonatum cirrhifolium Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e is an unusual woodland perennial grown for its whorled foliage and graceful pendant flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe upright to slightly rambling stems carry distinctive rings of leaves, giving the plant a striking architectural appearance in shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–90cm\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, greenish-white or pale purple\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring to early summer\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\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e grows from spreading rhizomes and produces upright stems bearing whorls of lance-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach whorl typically contains three to six leaves arranged evenly around the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring spring and early summer, pairs of pendant tubular flowers appear beneath the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers are usually white or greenish-white, though some forms show pale purple colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach bloom has a slight narrowing at the centre, giving it a distinctive shape.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, small spherical red berries develop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSynonyms include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolygonatum trinerve\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e contributes to woodland garden biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers attract pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBerries can provide food for wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoliage offers shelter for insects in shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombine with ferns, hostas, and other woodland plants to create a wildlife-friendly shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Polygonatum cirrhifolium\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\u003eCollectors’ plant gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unusual leaf arrangement makes this species particularly attractive for gardeners who enjoy distinctive foliage 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 while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllow plants to spread gradually to form natural woodland clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinctive whorled leaf arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant pendant tubular flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecorative red berries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent woodland garden plant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInteresting foliage for shade borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a distinctive woodland perennial, \u003cem\u003ePolygonatum cirrhifolium\u003c\/em\u003e offers unusual foliage and delicate flowers for shaded garden planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516516016515,"sku":"JA-P7510","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516516049283,"sku":"JA-P7510x10","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Polygonatum-cirrhifolium-678-768x925.jpg?v=1773230778","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-polygonatum-cirrhifolium","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}