Philadelphus purpurascens (Hydrangeaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Philadelphus purpurascens
Deciduous shrub
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The Philadelphus purpurascens plant species is found in E. Asia - China from W. Sichuan to N. Yunnan. It is a member of the Hydrangeaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Philadelphus purpurascens
Family:  Hydrangeaceae
Author:  (Koehne.)Rehd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Alpine scrub, 2750 - 3200 metres[184].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in any moderately fertile soil, succeeding in thin soils over chalk[200]. Prefers a dry soil[184]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates poor soils[200]. Succeeds in semi-shade but prefers a position in full sun where it will flower more freely[182, 200]. Grows well on the woodland edge or in a glade[200]. Hardy to about -15°c[184, 200]. Plants are very tolerant of pruning, one third of the stems can be cut down to the ground each year in order to promote fresh growth and heavier flowering[202].

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