AWARD

SCHISANDRA rubriflora

Flowers deep scarlet borne on pendulous stalks during late spring.
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Lance-shaped to narrowly elliptic, slightly toothed to entire, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long, turning yellow in autumn.
  • Height
    10m (30ft)
  • Climber
    Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
    Twining, woody climber with slender, red shoots. Produces solitary flowers to 2.5cm (1in) across.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

SCHISANDRA rubriflora

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Dioecious, so plants of both genders are required for the production of fruit.
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Western China, India, Burma
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Schisandra - Growing Guide

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