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Rohdea japonica

Genus: Rohdea
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A rhizomatous perennialto 25cm with rosettes of dark green, leathery, strap-shaped leaves up to 45cm long. In early spring produces a short, upright spike of tightly packed, greenish-white, bell-shaped flowers, followed by red berries

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich, moderately fertile soil in full or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to damage by slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerArchitectural

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged AquaticConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years