BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

INFORMATION ONLY: we hope to have more of this unusual plant available in late autumn 2012

Description

A very rare and lovely plant native to parts of China, Staphylea holocarpa 'Rosea' has beautiful, pendulous clusters of pale-pink flowers in spring and bronze young leaves which darken to green as they age later in the year. The flowers are very pretty and can be produced in large numbers on an established plant.

After flowering Staphylea holocarpa 'Rosea' can produce seeds in inflated, bladder like capsules in a good position (it is these seed capsules give rise to the common name). An exquisite, spring flowered garden plant!

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• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Staphylea holocarpa 'Rosea' appreciates shelter from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Large branching shrub or very small tree once established.
  • Height: 6 m (20 ft).
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft).