Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope'Podophyllum 'Kaleidoscope'

Podophyllum ‘Kaleidoscope’

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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.

 

This is a very fine selection with octagonal leaves and a strong pattern of markings in silver & bronze. Leaves up to 18″ wide and 7-20 burgundy red flowers under the leaves (on 3-5 year old plants).

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 24″ / 17″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s):

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SKU: PODKAL Categories: ,
Common Name Mayapple
Family Berberidaceae
species --
Plant Type Perennial
US Patent # PP14460
EU Grant # --
Bloom Time May, June, July, August, September
Flower Color Red
Foliage Color Brown, Green, Silver
Dormancy Required
Exposure Part Shade, Full Shade
Growth Habit Upright, Clumping
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 7, 8, 9
How Different? Unique leaf coloration.
Landscape Value Woodland shade.
Most Active Growing Season Spring
Persistence Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT) 18" / 24" / 17"
Soil (Garden) Humus-rich, moist, deep, well-drained.
Water (Garden) Keep evenly moist. Needs summer moisture or they will go into early dormancy. Avoid drought stress.
Special Uses Deep South, Deer Resistant
Comments The amount of pattern varies with light, temperature and age. Avoid burying crowns too deeply, as it can cause rot. Grow in cool house for best color and growth. Grows best here by cooling pads. Plant in ground at 1 gallon size or larger. Zone 7 with winter protection. We recommend transplanting to a 4" pot from a plug, not a larger size container.
Water (Greenhouse) Dry only very slightly between waterings.
EC 0.75 – 1.5
pH 5.6 – 6.6
Fertility Needs 150 – 200 ppm
Notes
Finish Time to 4″ 10 – 12 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon
Day Length for Flowering Day Neutral
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