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Disanthus cercidifolius 'Rikyu'
Disanthus
Plant Type:
SHRUBSDisanthus cercidifolius ‘Rikyu’ – An odd dwarf form of Disanthus cercidifolius with all parts shorter or smaller than its much larger brother. Potential red tones on the autumn foliage before the hard cold fells them to the ground. It will grow and mature to a handsome shrub at 4 to 6 feet wide and tall, unusual and interesting. Is “unusual and interesting” a euphemism for just plain ugly? Well, beauty after all is a very personal decision by each and every individual. Woodland soil to fertile organic soils. Place in dappled light to open shade. Look for the small red flowers hugging the woody stems in late winter to early spring. Cutting grown.
Characteristics and Attributes for Disanthus cercidifolius 'Rikyu'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Winter / Spring
 
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
 
Autumn Interest
- Autumn Leaf Color
 
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
 - Shade
 - Dappled Shade
 
Attributes
- Shrub Border
 - Cottage Garden
 - Border
 - Hedge
 - Filler
 - Hedgerow
 - Woodland
 - Labyrinth
 
Soil
- Fertile
 - Humus Laden
 - Draining
 - Organic
 - Woodland
 
Origins
- Japan
 
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown