Overview
Disporum 'Night Heron' is a plant with a clump forming, columnar upright habit in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Disporum 'Night Heron' 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, underplanting of roses and shrubs and banks and slopes.
About
Disporum 'Night Heron' is a clump-forming, columnar upright perennial in the Colchicaceae, valued for its flowering from May to July. It carries deciduous foliage and performs best in partial shade on moist but well-drained soils. Plant in a sheltered spot and choose north-, east- or west-facing positions to suit its needs. It is rated H6, equivalent to very hardy in UK conditions.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Disporum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Disporum 'Night Heron' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Disporum 'Night Heron'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slug, Snail, Vine weevil
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Disporum 'Night Heron'?
Disporum 'Night Heron' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Disporum 'Night Heron' need?
Disporum 'Night Heron' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Disporum 'Night Heron' hardy in the UK?
Disporum 'Night Heron' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Disporum 'Night Heron'?
Seed, Division.
