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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: 1 Litre
  • 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.

Price: £8.50


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Available again for mail order in Autumn
People who bought this item also bought:
1. Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron'
2. Polygonatum curvistylum 'Pink Form'
3. Roscoea purpurea 'Blackthorn Hybrid'
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.

Price: £8.50


Quantity:  



Available again for mail order in Autumn
People who bought this item also bought:
1. Podophyllum versipelle 'Spotty Dotty' AGM
2. Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'
3. Polygonatum curvistylum 'Pink Form'
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.

Price: £8.50


Quantity:  



People who bought this item also bought:
1. Polygonatum curvistylum 'Pink Form'
2. Podophyllum versipelle 'Spotty Dotty' AGM
3. Polygonatum roseum

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