Disporopsis pernyi

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evergreen Solomon's seal Dorling Kindersley 2003

Synonyms

Disporopsis fuscopicta var. arisanensis
Disporopsis arisanensis
Disporum arisanense
Polygonatum cyrtonema misapplied

Herbaceous Perennial
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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

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical 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
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