Disporopsis aspersa
rough disporopsis
A rhizomatous, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching stems to 30cm tall bearing oval to broadly lanceolate, glossy, pale to mid-green leaves. Lightly-scented, nodding, bell-shaped, whitish flowers often heavily speckled on the inside arise from the base of the upper leaves either singly or in pairs, and are followed by dark purplish berries
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | Purple | |
| Autumn | Green | Purple | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Disporopsis are evergreen rhizomatous perennials with arching stems bearing alternate, elliptic leaves and nodding bell-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China (Guangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan)
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, soil in partial shade in a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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