Species fairy bells
violet flowers and green leaves with green veins on green petioles

fairy bells

Disporum cantoniense

Fairy bells (Disporum cantoniense) are a species of flowering plant that come in a range of beautiful colors from white to purple. A perennial, they are hardy and easy to care for, making them a fabulous addition to any garden. Delicate and fragrant white bell-shaped buds burst open to reveal exquisite star-shaped flowers. The leaves are slender and variegated, creating an eye-catching contrast with the colorful flowers. Covered in droplets of dew, the plants shimmer in sunlight. Tulip-like foliage compliments the even more dazzling summer fruits that sparkle like jewels. Fairy bells are as magical as they sound, enchanting your garden or yard space with their beauty.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

White to greenish-yellow Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Fairy bells thrive best with regular watering. To keep these plants healthy, water them once a week, providing approximately 1 inch of water per week. It is important to give the plants enough water to reach the roots, so any method of watering that reaches all the way to the ground will work. In general, it is better to water deeply and infrequently rather than shallow and often. During the warmer months, it may be necessary to water more often, depending on how quickly the soil becomes dry. In the cooler months, watering can be decreased or eliminated. In general, if the top 2 to 3 inches of soil are dry to the touch, it is time to water.

sunlight

Fairy bells (Disporum cantoniense) thrive best in full to part shade. They prefer bright, indirect sunlight for several hours a day or dappled sunshine for longer periods of time. During the summer months, when the sun is especially strong and direct, they should receive indirect sunlight during the morning hours (around 8am until noon) and again in the early evening (between 6pm and 8pm). During winter months, DIRECT sunlight can be tolerated for a longer period of time -- up to 6-7 hours a day.

pruning

Fairy bells should be pruned in late winter or early spring when the plant is dormant. Pruning should be done lightly, with no more than 1-third of the plant removed at a time. This will help promote new growth and flowering. Do not prune later in the spring or summer as this will likely disrupt flowering and growth. When pruning fairy bells, look for dead, diseased, or damaged branches and remove them. Any remaining dead or diseased branches should be removed to maintain the health of the plant. Additionally, any branches that are crossing, growing inward, or low hanging should also be removed to maintain its shape and airflow.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Fairy bells typically start flowering in April.

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