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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
DISANTHUS
Genus of 2 species of deciduous shrub, in the witch hazel family, found in woodland and mountains in China, Japan and northern Vietnam where D. ovatifolius was described in 2017.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Tall Shrub
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Full sun - shelter from cold winds
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for its autumn colour showing shades of yellow, through red to purple at the same time.
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - China, Japan.
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus- rich.
Disanthus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of DISANTHUS


DISANTHUS cercidifolius >
Rare rounded multi-stemmed shrub with heart-shaped leaves which is grown primarily for its quite outstanding autumn colour. Leaves turn yellow, orange, red and finally purple in autumn
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20