Helwingia chinensis [Broadleaf Male Form]

Also Known As

Helwingia chinensis 'Broadleaf Form'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

7a-10a

Helwingia chinensis [Broadleaf Male Form] plant details

Helwingia chinensis [Broadleaf Male Form] is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helwingia chinensis [Broadleaf Male Form]

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: helwingiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen green and red
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, unique, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helwingia chinensis [Broadleaf Male Form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unusual evergreen shrub with shiny green foliage frequently imbued with burgundy, moderately quick growth to 6-8’ tall and half as wide; greenish flowers on leaf surface late spring are downright bizarre. Enjoys a woodland site with light shade, loose organic soil, and regular water. Also makes a very lovely background or screening plant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of nature' s little mysteries!: the small purple flowers ; following fruit SEEM to be growing out of the middle of the strikingly handsome 3-4" leaves of this 3-5'shrub... UNIQUE! Sun-PSh/Med