Disporum uniflorum
one-flowered disporum
A clump-forming, upright, rhizomatous perennial, to 60cm tall, with dark green elliptic to oval leaves. In spring, one to three narrowly-bell-shaped, pale yellow flowers are held on arching stems and are followed in autumn by blue-black berries
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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 | Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | Black Blue | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Colchicaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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
- China to Korea
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
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Remove old stems before new growth emerges in spring
Pests
May be susceptible to slug or snail damage on young growth but generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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