Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' (Fairy bells ‘Green Giant’) — Clump forming, Columnar upright

Overview

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous, semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 2.5-4 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, underplanting of roses and shrubs and banks and slopes.

About

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant', known as long-styled disporum 'Green Giant', is a clump-forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the Colchicaceae family. It grows to a height of 2.5 to 4 metres with a spread of 0.5 to 1 metre, reaching full height within 2 to 5 years. This semi-evergreen plant has deciduous foliage and thrives in partial shade with an east or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It offers seasonal interest throughout spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

About the genus

Disporum is a genus of about 20 species of perennial flowering plants, found in Asia from northern India to Japan, south to Indonesia and north into the Russian Far East.

Wikipedia contributors, "Disporum", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Disporum

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Disporum

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous, Semi evergreen
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'

Propagation: Seed, Division
Pest resistance: Slugs, Snails
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'?

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' need?

Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.