Overview
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' is a clump forming, spreading branched, bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Polygonatum, part of the Asparagaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' grows best in full shade, partial shade and full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.
About
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' (angular Solomon's seal) is a deciduous herbaceous perennial in the Asparagaceae family. This clump-forming, spreading, and bushy cultivar features upright or arching stems with shiny, elliptical leaves. It produces drooping, tubular or bell-like flowers in spring and summer, which may later develop into berries. Suitable for a variety of garden settings, it thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, and tolerates full shade to full sun exposure. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is best propagated by division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polygonatum
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade, Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Spreading branched, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing'
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Solomon's seal sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing'?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' prefers full shade, partial shade and full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' need?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' hardy in the UK?
Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Polygonatum odoratum 'Angel Wing'?
Division in spring.
More in the Polygonatum genus
- Polygonatum commutatum
- Polygonatum odoratumangular Solomon's seal
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Dai Koga' (v)
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Georgia'
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Koryu'
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Shiro-kujaku' (v)
- Polygonatum roseumrosy-flowered Solomon's seal
- Polygonatum verticillatumwhorled Solomon's seal
