Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' (Fairy Bells)
Fairy Bells
Primarily grown for its lovely foliage, Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' (Fairy Bells) is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with arching stems clothed with lance-shaped, gray-green leaves attractively streaked and edged with white. In spring, small, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers dangle at the stem ends. They are followed by blue-black berries that ripen in the fall. A handsome Fairy Bells selection to brighten shady areas of the landscape, where it will spread to form a colorful variegated ground cover.
- Grows up to 1-2 ft. tall (30-60 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90 cm). This plant spreads rapidly without being invasive.
- Performs best in part shade in humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full shade.
- Virtually disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs and vine weevils.
- Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Disporum - Fairy Bells |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 36" (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Disporum - Fairy Bells |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 36" (30cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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