Disanthus ovatifolius

RHS Plant Profile

oval-leaved disanthus

Synonyms

Uocodendron whartonii hort.

Shrubs

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A rounded, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub, with ovate leaves, purple-flushed when young. Small, spidery pink flowers are produced in early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 5–10 years
Max Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Max Height: 1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained
pH: Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: North–facing or South–facing or West–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): H4

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Hamamelidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Genus: Disanthus are large deciduous shrubs with broadly heart-shaped leaves which colour well in the autumn, when the paired, small, starry, 5-petalled maroon flowers open
Name Status: Correct
Plant Range: Vietnam

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, lime-free soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from strong winds

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed in autumn or spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Low Maintenance
Hedging and screens

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free