Disporum aff. cantoniense
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Disporum aff. cantoniense plant details
Disporum aff. cantoniense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Disporum aff. cantoniense
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: colchicaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum aff. cantoniense
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Gardening facts about Disporum aff. cantoniense plant
How to Grow Disporum aff. cantoniense
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
Flower Color
- cream
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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