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    • Photo of Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea' flower, foliage by Almost Eden

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    Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea'

    Also Known As

    • Cup and Saucer Plant
    • Parasol Flower
    • Yellow Chinese Hat Plant

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 5'-7'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea' plant details

    Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This rare yellow flowered form of Chinese Hat produces yellow tubular blooms that emerge from the Chinese hat-like yellow calyxes are produced from late summer to autumn along the arching stems of this unusual shrub. An excellent late summer and fall flowering shrub-like to die-back perennial for a sunny location. Easy and begins flowering just in time for the Hummingbird migration southward. Provide a deep winter mulch in the northern portions of its range.The Chinese Hat also makes a beautiful small espalier.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea' plant

    How to Grow Holmskioldia sanguinea 'Aurea'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Holmskioldia sanguinea

    aka Cup and Saucer Plant, Orange Chinese Hat Plant, Parasol Flower, Parasol Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Holmskioldia sanguinea flower by Almost Eden
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    Karomia tettensis

    aka Holmskioldia taitensis, Holmskioldia tettensis, Northern Chinese Hats, Purple Chinese Hat, Tahitian Hat Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-9'

    Width: 2'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Karomia tettensis flower by Almost Eden
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