Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' - 200-250 CM FTH. WHIP C10

Description
The Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist'® (Cercis canadensis) is a large hanging shrub that produces pink-purple-coloured flowers. They appear in April. The Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist'® also has heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Cercis canadensis 'Covey'.

Bulletpoints
* heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist'®s are dark green, heart-shaped. They are about 8 - 14 cm tall.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Eastern redbud 'Lavender Twist'® is a drooping large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The pink-purple flowers appear in April.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Root
Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist'® is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.