CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'
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CRINODENDRON hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'
Commonly known as Chilean lantern tree
A striking new introduction with longer leaves and attractive pink lantern flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Pink lanterns give a delicate appearance to this shrub. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Chile. Found as a wild sport. -
EvergreenNarrowly elliptic to narrowly oblong, pointed, toothed, dark green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Bell/LanternLantern-shaped flowers 2-2.5cm (¾-1in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Incised
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Tall ShrubStiffly-branched shrub with upright shoots
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Full sun
If in full sun roots need to be shaded and cool -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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