Overview
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and banks and slopes.
About
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' is a deciduous cultivar of the Disporum genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with alternate leaves and minimally branched stems. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil that is acid to neutral in pH. It flowers in spring and summer, producing solitary or clustered, drooping, bell-shaped flowers in the leaf axils, followed by berries. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, banks, and slopes, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and requires fertile, well-drained soil.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Disporum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally trouble free, but young growth may be liable to damage by slugs or snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v)?
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) need?
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) hardy in the UK?
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v) 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 sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' (v)?
Seed, Division.
