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Podophyllum pleianthum

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Podophyllum pleianthum
Podophyllum pleianthum

Simply a great foliage plant for shade, Podophyllum pleianthum has large glossy leaves, shallow lobed and very attractive. Sometimes called the Chinese Mayapple, the plant originates in China and nearby countries.

The flowers are red and are mostly hidden below the leaves. This is a candidate to plant along a low retains wall in a shaded area where the flowers and foliage are raised closer to eye level.

Uses

This is an outstanding foliage plant for shade. It is best planted where it has room to show off the foliage and also room to spread a little.

Excellent in a shady courtyard grown in the ground or in a container.

Care

This is a plant for shade, it grows well in a humus rich moist soil and can be grown in containers.

Provide moisture, good deep soil and shade and this is a very easy care plant.

Ammend the soil before planting and water well through the first summer.

Pruning.

Not required.

Fertiliser

Mulch around the plant with compost and some aged cow manure during winter. Mulch again once new growth appears and water with a a liquid seaweed fertiliser.

Propagation

Easy from seed, or by division of established clumps in winter while dormant. Te plant itself will naturally spread by underground rhizomes.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Podophyllum pleianthum (syn. Dysosma pleiantha)
  • Common Names – Chinese mayapple
  • Origins – Taiwan and China
  • Position – Dappled shade.
  • Soil – Humus rich well draining soil.
  • Height – Around 50 cm
  • Spread – Individual leaves to around 30 cm across, forms a clump over time
  • Growth Rate – Slow to Medium.
  • Foliage – Deep green,
  • Flowers – Red, followed by red to yellow fruit and then seed pods.
  • Flowering Time – Mid to Late Spring.
  • Frost tolerant – No
  • Drought tolerant – No

Podophyllum pleianthum is available for sale from the following nurseries


MOIDART RARE PLANTS & GARDEN - phone: 0248612600
21 Eridge Park Rd Bowral NSW 2576
Large range of rare plants, bulbs, trees and shrubs for sale online from our Southern Highlands NSW nurseries.
www.moidartrareplantsandgarden.com
CLOVER HILL PLANTS
CLOVER HILL PLANTS - 02 4782 9225
Large variety of Epimediums, Woodland plants and Herbaceous perennials
Mail order or nursery. We do not send to Tasmania or WA
www.cloverhillrareplants.com
Yamina Rare Plants
Peter Teese's YAMINA RARE PLANTS phone : (03) 9752 0035 m: 0438 520035
82 David Hill Rd Monbulk (Opposite Vika Ave)
Japanese Maple and Magnolia specialists, Wholesale and Retail. Large range of other deciduous and evergreen ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.yaminarareplants.com.au
Lynn's Rare Plants
LYNN'S RARE PLANTS
PO Box 7040 Leura NSW 2780
Rare woodland plants, Trilliums Epimediums, Arisaemas, plus much more.www.lynnsrareplants.com.au

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