Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' (Long-styled disporum) — Clump forming, Columnar upright

Overview

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' is a clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, underplanting of roses and shrubs and banks and slopes.

About

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' is a deciduous herbaceous perennial in the Colchicaceae family, forming clumps with a columnar upright habit. This cultivar grows to a height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres with a narrow spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full height within 2 to 5 years. It thrives in partial shade on north, east, or west-facing aspects, preferring sheltered locations with moist but well-drained or well-drained clay or loam soils that are acid to neutral in pH. 'Night Heron' is a low maintenance plant valued for its spring season interest.

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.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Disporum

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

Plant details

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming, Columnar upright
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron'

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

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron'?

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' need?

Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron' grows best in clay and loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.