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Chinese
Hat,
Cup
& Saucer
Plant
Holmskioldia sanguinea
Retz.
holm-ski-OLD-ee-a san-GUIN-ee-a
Verbenaceae
Explanation
of name:
Named for T. Holmskiold, 1732-1794, Danish scientist (BA1);
Sanguinea,
Latin for bloody
Natural
range:
Himalayan region
Recognition:
Erect, sprawling, or climbing shrub with showy flowers that resemble the shape
of a Chinese hat. Large ornamental calyx is circular, up to 1" across, brick red
or orange, the corolla 1" long, dark red and tubular. Best color in the spring.
Fruit a drupe.
Landscape
uses:
Sprawling hedge or vine. Use as a specimen plant or border plant.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Holmskioldia sanguinea |
Chinese Hats |
Exotic |
Shrub |
SP mostly |
6’+
(PBCC) |
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SU-PS
ST
AT
(PBCC) |
Scale, mites, nematodes, mealybugs
Becomes leggy |
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