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Herbaceous Perennial

Diphylleia cymosa

umbrella leaf

A deciduous perennial slowly spreading to form clumps of foliage to 60cm tall. Long-stalked, rounded leaves, often emerging red or bronze-tinted in spring, arise from a thick rhizome and are up to 60cm across and divided into two coarsely-toothed lobes. From late spring into early summer, small, 6-petalled, white flowers to 2cm across are borne in loose clusters and followed by bright blue berries held on red stalks

Other common names
American umbrellaleaf
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Clay
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green Bronze Red
Summer White Green Blue
Autumn Green Blue
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Berberidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Name status

Correct

Plant range
USA (Appalachian Mts.)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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