Red-Leafed Mukdenia
Mukdenia rossi 'Crimson Fans'
Fanned, maple-like leaves emerge bright green in spring, age to bronze-green and by summer mature to green with bright red streaks. In early spring, white bell-shaped flowers dance above the foliage. A lush and colorful groundcover or accent in borders. Deciduous perennial.
| Synonym: | Mukdenia rossi 'Karasuba' |
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | A spreading clump to 12 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Mid-spring |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 4725 |
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Care Information
Prefers cool, moist but not wet soil which has been amended with plenty of organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
Design Ideas
Excellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container.
Fanned, maple-like leaves emerge bright green in spring, age to bronze-green and by summer mature to green with bright red streaks. In early spring, white bell-shaped flowers dance above the foliage. A lush and colorful groundcover or accent in borders. Deciduous perennial.
Care Information
Prefers cool, moist but not wet soil which has been amended with plenty of organic matter. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 2 ft. to 3 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
Design Ideas
Excellent in woodland gardens or displayed in a container.
| Synonym: | Mukdenia rossi 'Karasuba' |
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Garden style: | Asian/Zen |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial shade to partial sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | A spreading clump to 12 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Mid-spring |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 4725 |
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