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Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi

Also Known As

  • Dysosma pleiantha x delavayi
  • Podophyllum pleianthum x veitchii
  • Chinese Mayapple

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi plant details

Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring black and burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: berberidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 0 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: black and burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A woodlander with most unusual leaves; over a foot wide, shallowly 6- to 10- lobed, lending them a octagon shape and finely toothed. To make it more dramatic, produces clusters of bell-shaped, deep crimson-maroon 1" flowers, followed by oval fruits, also about an inch. Easy to grow, does best in humus-rich soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Gardening facts about Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi plant

How to Grow Podophyllum pleianthum x delavayi

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
    • black
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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