Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Maianthemum bifolium

Synonym(s): Smilacina biflora Common Name: 'False lily of the valley'

A mat-forming perennial for shady woodland. Lovely carpets of heart-shaped glossy green leaves with racemes of small, scented, white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by small berries. May-Jun. H10cm S30cm.

Care Instructions

Easily grown in any shaded or partially shaded site and free-draining, preferably moist soil. 

  • Alpines
  • Good for fragrance
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for shade
  • Good for clay
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • White flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 0cm to 30cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 1649

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871