About
A rounded, multi-stemmed evergreen shrub, with ovate leaves, purple-flushed when young. Small, spidery pink flowers are produced in early summer.
About the genus
Disanthus are large deciduous shrubs with broadly heart-shaped leaves which colour well in the autumn, when the paired, small, starry, 5-petalled maroon flowers open
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Native toVietnam
Care notes
CultivationGrow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, lime-free soil in sun or partial shade, sheltered from strong winds
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free