Description
Formerly named Disporum, this is the only Prosartes species growing wild in S. Ontario and is quite rare.
Easily recognized by its graceful habit with usually 3 branching stems ending with 1-2 cream flowers (despite the name yellow mandarin) in late spring, followed by bright red/orange fruits in the fall. I am partial to all Prosartes/Disporum, so I had to grow it when I first found few seeds.
Germination: fresh seeds need to be sown in early fall (otherwise kept moist) and kept outdoors to allow the natural variations in temperature: slightly warm (fall) – cold (winter). Not difficult to grow in the garden.
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