Overview
Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v) is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Disporum, part of the Colchicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (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 smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' is a deciduous cultivar of the Disporum genus, which comprises rhizomatous perennials with alternate leaves on minimally branched stems. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and produces solitary or clustered, drooping, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil that is acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, banks, and slopes, requiring fertile, well-drained soil for best growth.
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 smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (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 smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (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 smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v)?
Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v) prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v) need?
Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v) grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v) hardy in the UK?
Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (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 smilacinum 'Ki-naka-fu' (v)?
Seed, Division.
