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Disporopsis pernyi (Perny disporopsis)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Disporopsis pernyi
Other names
Perny disporopsis, Twinleaf, Evergreen Solomon's seal, Disporopsis fuscopicta var. arisanensis, Disporopsis arisanensis, Disporum arisanense, Polygonatum cyrtonema misapplied, Disporopsis taiwanensis
Genus
Disporopsis Disporopsis
Species
D. pernyi - D. pernyi is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems bearing elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and. early summer, bell-shaped, lemon-scented, white flowers with green, reflexed petal tips.
Disporopsis pernyi is: Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion will cause stomach upset.
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Unknown
Diseases
Unknown
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn. Alternatively, cut back old foliage in spring when new foliage emerges.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Disporopsis pernyi (Perny disporopsis) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or semi-shade. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Disporopsis pernyi
Other names
Perny disporopsis, Twinleaf, Evergreen Solomon's seal, Disporopsis fuscopicta var. arisanensis, Disporopsis arisanensis, Disporum arisanense, Polygonatum cyrtonema misapplied, Disporopsis taiwanensis
Genus
Disporopsis Disporopsis
Species
D. pernyi - D. pernyi is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems bearing elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and. early summer, bell-shaped, lemon-scented, white flowers with green, reflexed petal tips.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion will cause stomach upset.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Unknown
Diseases
Unknown
General care
Pruning
Cut back to the base in late autumn. Alternatively, cut back old foliage in spring when new foliage emerges.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Disporopsis pernyi (Perny disporopsis) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full or semi-shade. Drought tolerant.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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