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Disporopsis pernyi
evergreen Solomon's seal
Arching stems carry neat, glossy leaves that stay presentable through all seasons, creating a low, spreading clump ideal for woodland...
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Plant description
Arching stems carry neat, glossy leaves that stay presentable through all seasons, creating a low, spreading clump ideal for woodland borders or sheltered corners. Small, creamy-white flowers with green tips appear in early summer and give a light, fresh scent as they hang beneath the foliage. Disporopsis pernyi grows well in fertile humus-rich soil with good drainage and prefers partial to full shade where the roots stay cool.
Plants spread slowly to form natural colonies and suit mixed planting beneath shrubs or along shaded paths. Trim away old stems in spring as new growth appears. Once settled, it manages short dry spells with occasional watering.
A dependable choice for shaded spots, offering tidy structure and steady year-round cover.
Plants spread slowly to form natural colonies and suit mixed planting beneath shrubs or along shaded paths. Trim away old stems in spring as new growth appears. Once settled, it manages short dry spells with occasional watering.
A dependable choice for shaded spots, offering tidy structure and steady year-round cover.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Disporopsis pernyi:
Plant in humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil, keeping it in partial to full shade where the roots stay cool. Water regularly in the first season, then keep the soil evenly moist, adding leaf mould or compost each spring to support steady growth. Leave the clump undisturbed as it spreads slowly, and trim away old or damaged leaves in late winter to keep it tidy.
