Common Name | Red leafed Mukdenia |
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Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Mukdenia |
species | rossii |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | April, May, June |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green, Red |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Growth Habit | Mounding |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | It has a red tint to the leaves in summer and even redder in the fall. Compared to 'Karasuba' it is darker and more compact. |
Landscape Value | Woodland garden, shade garden, mixed beds, mass planting. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 24" / 16" |
Soil (Garden) | Leafy, well drained, cool moist soil. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers to be kept moist in the garden. |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | This plant has a moderate growth rate. The leaves come out green in the spring and redden up with heat. Color stays until frost die down. |
Mukdenia ‘Crimson Fans’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Mukdenia is a very hardy, deciduous Heuchera relative from China. This form has large maple-like leaves, which emerge green then age (after flowering) to mid-green splashed with bright red. Foliage remains red all summer. Numerous white, bell-shaped flowers are held in branched panicles for several weeks from February to April. Can be used as a groundcover or specimen in part shade. This stunning plant is actually hardy in Vermont! Likes even moisture, and remember it is not as fast growing as a Heuchera. Compared to M. 'Karasuba' it is darker and more compact.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 24″ / 16″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): April, May, June
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.9 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | Be careful not to bury the crowns when planting. Shift to a 4″ before planting to larger sizes. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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