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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Styrax japonicum 'Purple Dress'
Japanese Snowbell 'Purple Dress'
Flower Color
Description
A large shrub or small tree to around 4m high, with an upright, bushy habit and broadly oval, slightly glossy deep green leaves. New leaves emerge deep purple and retain a purplish tint when grown in full sun. Clusters of pendent, bell-shaped pale pink flowers are produced along the undersides of the branches in early summer. Leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
BushyUpright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 20cm7686L | H: 20cm | €12.68 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.