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Skeleton Flower Seeds – Diphylleia grayi (Glass-Petaled Woodland Flower)

Skeleton Flower Seeds – Diphylleia grayi (Glass-Petaled Woodland Flower)

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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds for 12–24 hours before sowing to improve germination.
Sow seeds in a seed tray or pot filled with moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil. Lightly press seeds — do not bury deeply; a light cover is sufficient.
Maintain cool temperature (≈ 15–21 °C) and shade / partial shade conditions.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings establish.
After 6–8 weeks or when seedlings have several true leaves — transplant gently into a shaded garden bed or woodland-type soil, protecting them from direct harsh sun.

How to Grow

Light: Partial to full shade; avoid direct midday/afternoon sun — bright, dappled light is ideal.
Soil: Rich, humus-rich, well-draining soil; sandy-loam or forest-floor-type soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Water: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and early growth; avoid waterlogging.
Climate: Prefers cool to temperate conditions; does not tolerate extreme heat or prolonged drought.
Maintenance: Minimal once established; mulch annually with organic matter (leaf mold/ compost) to maintain soil humidity and nutrients.

Tips

Plant in groups/clusters rather than singly — clumping gives a fuller woodland-groundcover effect.
Use leaf mold / compost mulch to mimic forest-floor conditions and retain moisture.
Avoid direct midday sun — especially outdoors — as petals and leaves are sensitive to intense light.
Prepare for slow establishment — flowering and full colony formation may take 2–3 years; patience rewards with unique “glass-flower” effect each rainy season.

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Broad

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Clumping

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Skeleton Flower Seeds – Diphylleia grayi (Glass-Petaled Woodland Flower)
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Perennial

Skeleton Flower is a rare and magical woodland native native to mountainous, cool-climate regions of Asia (Japan and China). It is famous for its startling natural trait: its white petals become almost transparent when they get wet — revealing their “skeleton-like” veining, hence the name. The plant forms low clumps of green foliage and delicate white blossoms, ideally suited to shaded, moist, humus-rich soils typical of forest understories. Because of its slow growth and sensitivity to dryness or heat, it’s best grown in shady garden spots or woodland-style gardens with consistent moisture.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-hieght

PLANT HIEGHT

12–18 inches

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Dappled light

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 4–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Possible

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

~15–20 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000125863