Disporopsis pernyi coll. China

Price: £6.00

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Brand: The Plantsman's Preference
Family: Asparagaceae
Main Season: Spring
Flower Colour: White
Leaf Colour: Green
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Shade
Soil Type: Good, moist, humus-rich
Height: 15cm to 30cm (6" to 12")
Peat Free? Yes
Hardiness Guide: RHS H6 minimum -15C to -20C
Pot Size: 1L

Availability:

Approx. 31 in stock

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Collected by Chris Brickell in the 1970s and sold by Washfield. Evergreen Solomon's Seal relative with white flowers marked with brown in late spring. 35cm. Good soil in shade, even quite dark.

Disporopsis pernyi is one of the best plants at coping with dark shady places though in common with all plants it still need some light and especially moisture! The leaves bleach in sun.

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