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Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple'

Also Known As

  • Golden Temple Chinese Fairy Bells

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple' plant details

Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly 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 cantoniense 'Golden Temple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A still somewhat new and always lovely form of the Chinese fairybell, this with wide, deep gold centers in the green leaves, brightening any shady spot. Given to us by Ted Stephens of Nurseries Carolinianas and one of the prettiest selections so far. To only 30" tall, these have typical white, bell flowers in early summer followed by purple-black fruit. Rich, moist soil in light shade is best with regular summer water. Evergreen above 0F, USDA zone 7 and root hardy to -20F, USDA zone 5.

Gardening facts about Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple' plant

How to Grow Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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