Lespedeza thunbergii - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Thunberg lespedeza (Lespedeza thunbergii) is a spreading, overhanging small shrub that produces purple-red flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from September to November. The Thunberg lespedeza also has three dark green leaves. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 1 metre and grows to a width of around 3 metres. The Thunberg lespedeza makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Desmodium penduliflorum.

Bulletpoints
* tolerant of urban climates, likes warmth

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Thunberg lespedezas are dark green, tripinnate and alternate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Thunberg lespedeza has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Thunberg lespedeza is a sprawling and overhanging small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The purple-red flowers of the Thunberg lespedeza appear in panicles from September to November.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, small/front garden

Root
Lespedeza thunbergii is a shallow-rooting plant.