Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffmann'
Chile lantern tree
Dainty, dusky-pink, bell-shaped blooms hang like lanterns from the stems of this elegant evergreen shrub from late spring...
2 litre pot
£17.99
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Dainty, dusky-pink, bell-shaped blooms hang like lanterns from the stems of this elegant evergreen shrub from late spring to late summer, while the dark green, waxy leaves provide a stunning backdrop. It makes a wonderful addition to mixed borders in milder regions throughout the UK.
Garden care: After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. Protect from excessive cold and frost in more exposed gardens.
Garden care: After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. Protect from excessive cold and frost in more exposed gardens.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Crinodendron hookerianum Ada Hoffmann:
After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant. Protect from excessive cold and frost in more exposed gardens.
