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  • LESPEDEZA thunbergii
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    LESPEDEZA thunbergii

    Commonly known as Bush clover

     AWARD
    One of the best autumn flowering shrubs with terminal racemes of rose-purple flowers
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Northern China, Japan.
    • Deciduous
      Woody-based perennial or subshrub. 3-palmate, blue-green leaves consisting of oval leaflets to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Rose purple
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or shrub border
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Terminal racemes are up to 15cm (6in) long, pendent, with flowers to 1.5cm (½in) long.
    • Pruning group 4
      Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
      Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
      When: Annually in early Spring.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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