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Beginner
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12m
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12m
max. height |
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Other names: Redbud 'Forest Pansy'
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Genus: Cercis
Variety or cultivar: 'Forest Pansy' _ 'Forest Pansy' is a large shrub with broad heart-shaped, deep red-purple leaves and small, pink flowers. The flowers are infrequent and this shrub is grown mainly for its foliage.
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is: Deciduous
Flower: Dark-pink, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage: Bronze, Dark-pink in Spring; Purple in Summer
Habit: Rounded to broadly spreading
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' (Redbud 'Forest Pansy') will reach a height of 12m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Alison Shamwana
I have has this plant in a large pot for a year - can any members tell me if it will be okay to keep it containerised indefinitely, and any care tips. many thanks.
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- Posted: Sun. 3rd October 2010 12:34
- Last reply: Sat. 30th April 2011 14:41
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