Maianthemum bifolium subsp. kamtschaticum
Kamchatka two-leaved false lily of the valley
A herbaceous perennial, up to 40cm high, with spreading rhizomes and broadly heart-shaped, thin, glossy green leaves. Clusters of creamy white flowers are produced in early summer, followed by small, round, mottled green berries that ripen to red
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming, Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Maianthemum are rhizomatous perennials with erect or arching stems bearing alternate leaves and small star-shaped flowers in terminal racemes or panicles, followed by red berries
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in humus-rich, moist but well drained, neutral to acid soil, in light or deep shade. Ideal for a woodland garden or shady border
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown as soon as ripe, or by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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