Crinodendron Hookerianum (Lantern Tree)

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: fertile, moist but well-drained soil, humus-rich acid soil
Rate of growth: initially slow-growing Flowering period: May to August Flower colour: crimson to deep carmine-pink
Other features: toothed, dark green leaves
Hardiness: frost hardy
A beautiful, ornamental, evergreen shrub or small tree named after the lantern-shaped, crimson to deep carmine-pink flowers, suspended from the undersides of its branches from May to August. This award-winning lantern tree is perfect for a partially shady woodland garden with humus-rich acid soil. Initially slow-growing, in cold areas it's best grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory to minimise the risk of frost damage to the young flower buds.Garden care: After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.

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