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cornsalad 'Medaillon'

Valerianella locusta 'Medaillon'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Valerianella
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

An attractive and tasty corn salad (lamb's lettuce), forming compact rosettes of glossy, wide leaves. This easy-to-grow variety provides a good crop and can be harvested right into winter

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. May need the protection of a cloche in very cold weather

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at intervals to ensure a steady supply. Sow in late summer and autumn for winter salads

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years