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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Medicinal properties
The sap has been used in the production of drugs to control alzheimers disease -
Pests & Diseases
Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot. -
Place of origin
Eastern and central China. -
DeciduousElliptic to oblong, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetCreamy white inside. -
Goblet-shapedTo 7cm (3in) across.
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Suitable for small gardens
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
4m (12ft) -
Tall ShrubBushy shrub.
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soilHumus-rich.
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
4m (12ft)