How to tend a Cercis chinensis

Also known as: Cercis pauciflora H.L.Li, Cercis chinensis f. pubescens C.F.Wei, Cercis japonica Siebold ex Planch., Cercis pubescens S.Y.Wang, Cercis chinensis f. rosea P.S.Hsu, Cercis chinensis f. leucantha Sugim., Cercis canadensis var. chinensis (Bunge) Ito, Cercis chinensis f. alba S.C.Hsu, Cercis chinensis var. pubescens (C.F.Wei) G.Y.Li & Z.H.Chen

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries

Sunlight

Like adequate light, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, dilute fertilizers following instructions, in early summer, spring and autumn apply fertilizers once monthly

Pruning

Remove withered flowers, old, diseased, and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Leguminosae, Cercis
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-April, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
purple red or pink
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