Podophyllum peltatum - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The May apple (Podophyllum peltatum) is an upright, rhizome-forming perennial that produces white, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance in May. Its rounded, lobed leaves are light green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The May apple is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the May apple are light green, roundish and lobed.

Frost hardiness
The May apple has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, rhizome-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Podophyllum peltatum forms cupped, white flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Group planting, undergrowth, herbaceous border