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Disporum

 Related to Polygonatum, though smaller, and Tricyrtis, they like woodland soils in partial shade. They are rhizomatous, have deeply veined foliage and dainty fairy bell flowers that combine well with small hostas and ferns. Flowers are followed by attractive Autumn berries.
Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 75cm plus (32in plus)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: May to June

Tall bamboo-like growth on this lovely form, originally from Heronswood Nursery.

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Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron'

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron'
  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: N/A to N/A

Dark flushed purple foliage on this bamboo like Disporum. Easy in a sheltered shady bed. Evergreen if sheltered enough and then gets to a good size.

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Disporum uniflorum

Disporum uniflorum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: May to June

Robust yellow flowered species. Easy and one of the best garden plants from this genus.

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Disporum megalanthum

Disporum megalanthum

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 60cm (24in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: May to June

A large white flowered species from China. One of the medium growing species.

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Disporum sessile Variegatum

Disporum sessile Variegatum
  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: April to May

An easy mildly running perennial with silver variegated leaves and white flowers in Spring.

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Disporum smilacinum 'Aureovariegatum'

  • Pot size: 9cm
  • Plant ultimate height: 15cm (6in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: May to June

A good variegated form of this moderately vigorous spreading form. Cream border to the leaves, to 25cm high.

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