Disporum megalanthum
large-flowered fairy bells
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm with broad, glossy, bright green leaves on arching stems. Hanging, white, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer, followed by blue-black fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Black Blue | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Disporum are rhizomatous perennials with alternate leaves on sparsely branched stems, and solitary or clustered, nodding bell-shaped flowers in the leaf axils, followed by berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a cool, partially shaded position in a humus-rich, moist but well-drained acidic or neutral soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove old stems before new growth emerges in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to slug and snail damage on young growth but generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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