Overview
Maianthemum salvinii is a clump forming, suckering, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Maianthemum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Maianthemum salvinii grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include underplanting of roses and shrubs, flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, ground cover and banks and slopes.
About
Maianthemum salvinii is a clump-forming, suckering perennial cultivar within the Maianthemum genus, known for its bushy habit and deciduous foliage. It thrives in full or partial shade, favouring sheltered, north-, east-, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils, including clay, loam, or sand, with an acid to neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for underplanting roses and shrubs, flower borders, cottage gardens, and as ground cover on banks and slopes. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, with small star-shaped flowers followed by red berries.
About the genus
Maianthemum includes the former genus Smilacina and is a genus of perennial herbaceous flowering plants with fleshy, persistent rhizomes. It is widespread across much of North America, Europe and Asia, and may be terrestrial, aquatic or epiphytic. It is characterized by simple, unbranched stems that are upright, leaning or hanging down and have 2–17 foliage leaves.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Maianthemum
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Maianthemum salvinii size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Suckering, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Ground cover, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Maianthemum salvinii
- Propagation
- Seed, Division of rhizomes
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Maianthemum salvinii?
Maianthemum salvinii prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Maianthemum salvinii need?
Maianthemum salvinii is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Maianthemum salvinii hardy in the UK?
Maianthemum salvinii has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Maianthemum salvinii?
Seed, Division of rhizomes.