Himalayan Leptodermis
Leptodermis oblonga
SKU
02077
Dwarf, mounding, shrub provides an outstanding summer display of dainty lilac flowers. Attractive fine textured green foliage and compact habit makes this shrub ideal for containers or mid-border. Deciduous.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | lep-toh-DER-mis ob-LON-guh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12-18 in. tall, spreading 18-24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Dogwood (Cornus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Clematis (Clrematis); Wisteria (Wisteria) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extentsive root system. Cut back hard and feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Trim off spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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