Disporopsis pernyi
Perny disporopsis
A perennial forming a spreading clump of arching stems with glossy, dark green leaves and slightly fragrant, green-tinged, creamy-white flowers in early summer
Synonyms
Disporopsis fuscopicta var. arisanensisDisporopsis arisanensis
see moreDisporum arisanense
Polygonatum cyrtonema misapplied
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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 | Cream Green | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- S China to Taiwan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, soil in partial shade in a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring or propagate by division of rhizomes in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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