Disporum (Fairy Bells)

Disporum or fairy bells are essential for every shade or woodland garden. Their elegant, distinctive texture is enhanced by pretty flowers in spring. The variegated forms add welcome color in shade. The more vigorous types can be used as a groundcover

Disporum are easy in rich, well-drained soil where they will form impressive colonies.

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Disporum flavens One of many Asian "fairy bells", but this one is especially nice. It is tall (about 2') and robust, with very large, bright yellow flowers in spring, and yellow fall color. Excellent carefree tall woodland ground cover that will thrive in any decent ... [ More Info ] SKU: #271 3.5" pot  (1 ) $15.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum lutescens This is one of the rarest species of Disporum from Japan, found only in a few mountain sites in Honshu and Kyushu. The stems are branched, purplish color, with bright yellow globose flowers. USDA Zones 5-9. 2.5" pot.... [ More Info ] SKU: #661 2.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Aso' NEW! First offering of a new variegated variety from Japan that emerges bright yellow all over, gradually changing to green as the season advances. Unique and very beautiful in the spring garden. It grows to about 15" tall, spreading to make a carpet. Eas... [ More Info ] SKU: #7664 3.5" pot  (1 ) $38.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' This is far and away the most beautiful variegated forms of D. sessile we have seen so far, fortunately a vigorous selection of a vigorous and easy species. The broad oval leaves are bright yellow all through the growing season, with edges and tips d... [ More Info ] SKU: #849 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $18.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Cricket' Dwarf but vigorous form of fairy bells from Japan with white central leaf markings, growing to just a few inches tall. Beautiful as an accent plant in front of the shade border or in trough gardens or containers. USDA Zones 4-9. 2.5" pot.... [ More Info ] SKU: #273 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Hakkaisan' NEW! First offering of a new variegated variety from Japan that emerges white, gradually changing to green with a broad, indistinct margin. Unique and very beautiful in the spring garden. It grows to about 15" tall, spreading to make a carpet. Easy in any... [ More Info ] SKU: #7663 3.5" pot  (1 ) $38.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Kinga' This is a Japanese variegated cultivar of D. sessile with broad oval leaves striped and frosted with white lines and streaking. The variegation is pale yellow at first. Some leaves have clearly defined lines of color and others have indistinct froste... [ More Info ] SKU: #850 3.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile 'Tweetie' This new selection of D. sessile is a vigorous, tall-growing plant to about 15" with yellow edged leaves. Nice mid border accent in woodland gardens. The variegation is subtle but beautiful. Easy in any decent soil in shade. USDA Zones 4-9. 3.5" ... [ More Info ] SKU: #275 3.5" pot  (1 ) $16.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile f. stenophyllum 'Kinsei' Rare and beautiful Japanese selection of a vigorous woodland perennial. The narrow leaves are bordered green, yellow in the center. This is not as rapid a spreader as the white-variegated type. This very desirable form is rarely offered for sale. USD... [ More Info ] SKU: #444 2.5" pot  (1 ) $20.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum sessile, white-margined This is the "true" variegated D. sessile, rarely seen in the U.S. It is taller and has broader leaflets than f. stenophyllum, which is more often seen. A strong spreader, but not vicious, around tall perennials or under boring shrubs. USDA Zones 4-9.... [ More Info ] SKU: #274 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $12.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum smilacinum 'Ki-no-tsukasa' This selection of D. smilacinum has dark green leaves tipped and feathered with yellow variegation. The markings are clear and prominent. This is one of the showiest cultivars of the species. Easy in humus-rich woodland soil, light to moderate shade.... [ More Info ] SKU: #852 2.5" pot  (1 ) $24.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum smilacinum 'Kogane Tsuki' NEW! This is the brightest yellow of the variegated D. smilacinum that we have seen, with rich yellow foliage with green stripes and streaks merging at the end of each leaf. Grows to about 4" tall. Likes rich woodland soil in shade. USDA Zones 4-8. 2.5... [ More Info ] SKU: #930 2.5 inch pot  (1 ) $26.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum smilacinum 'Rei Ho' This old Japanese cultivar is one of the strongest and most beautiful of the variegated forms, with showy white margins on the leaves. It is 4 to 5 inches tall, and spreads modestly to make a small scale ground cover in woodsy soil in shade. USDA Zon... [ More Info ] SKU: #279 2.5 "pot  (1 ) $30.00 Add to Cart

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Disporum smilacinum, double flower Like all D. smilacinum, this variety has starry flowers at the end of the stem, but in this variety the flowers are fully double and longer lasting. It grows to 4-5" tall, and spreads modestly to make a small scale ground cover in woodsy soil in shad... [ More Info ] SKU: #278 2.5" pot  (1 ) $22.00 Add to Cart

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