Tamarix ramosissima 'Rubra' - 150-175 CM C20

Description
The Red tamarisk 'Rubra' (Tamarix ramosissima) is a sprawling, loose, large shrub that produces carmine-red flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from July to September. The Red tamarisk 'Rubra' also has scaly, blue-green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Tamarix odessana, Tamarix pentandra, Tamarix ramosissima rubra, Tamarix ramosissima 'Summer Glow'.

Bulletpoints
* brown-yellow shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * heat tolerant, drought resistant, wind resistant, soil salt tolerant, flood tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Red tamarisk 'Rubra' are blue-green, scale-like. Red tamarisk 'Rubra' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Spread
Southeast Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Red tamarisk 'Rubra' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red tamarisk 'Rubra' is a sprawling and loosely growing 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
Heavy pruning in spring encourages flowering.

Flower
The carmine-red flowers of Red tamarisk 'Rubra' appear in panicles from July to September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, heather garden, rock garden, bee pasture

Shoots
The shoots of Tamarix ramosissima 'Rubra' are brown-yellow in colour.

Root
Tamarix ramosissima 'Rubra' is a shallow-rooted or deep-rooted plant.