Garden grace

This fall, 3 most graceful species are available for those interested to grow them from seeds. Uvularia grandiflora (Large-flowered bellwort) seeds are already in the inventory (moist packed).

Disporum uniflorum, Korean fairy bells, fruits have just been collected and those of Prosartes lanuginosa, yellow mandarin, will follow shortly.

None of them are your usual garden center plants; the only way to obtain Prosartes is to grow it from seeds. For Disporum and Uvularia, you can try begging your gardening friends or scout the specialized small nurseries.

All three species make wonderful additions to the woodland garden, with Disporum even tolerating more sun, especially with enough moisture provided.

Uvularia and Disporum large, yellow flowers are very showy and the same can be said about Prosartes and Disporum fruits (orange and blue-black). Depending on the year, Disporum uniflorum and Uvularia grandiflora foliage may glow in late September.

All these traits contribute to their charm. However, I would consider them mostly foliage interesting species due to their particular architectural habit. Those inclined towards plants with a certain garden grace should not hesitate to give them a try. You won’t regret it!

The seeds will be announced soon and usually are in limited quantity, stay tuned….
Meanwhile, plant portraits here:
Prosartes lanuginosa
Disporum uniflorum