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Chinese Hat Plant

Holmskoldia Sanguinea

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Overview

The Holmskioldia sanguinea, or Chinese Hat Plant, is a fast-growing evergreen shrub reaching up to 5-6 feet tall and wide. It showcases unique, vibrant orange-red bracts resembling conical hats, surrounding its small purple flowers. Optimal in zones 9-11, it's drought-tolerant once established but prefers regular watering. Ideal for accents or hedges in full sun to partial shade, it adds an exotic touch to landscapes. Prune to maintain shape.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — adding an ecological benefit and dynamic interaction to the garden

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
5–8 Ft.
Mature width
5–8 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — which primarily boast a vibrant orange-red hue with a contrasting purple calyx
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.<br><br>For the client; orange flowers in the garden
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — adding an ecological benefit and dynamic interaction to the garden; it's worth noting that in addition, image 71
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — shrub for half or shade
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — shrub with orange blooms; optimal growth is achieved in full sun to part shade, with well-drained soil conditions
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Regular watering will foster a lush appearance
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Optimal in zones 9-11, it's drought-tolerant once established but prefers regular watering; shrub for half or shade
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — shrub with orange blooms
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Ideal for accents or hedges in full sun to partial shade, it adds an exotic touch to landscapes; is a unique and
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Regular watering will foster a lush appearance; this evergreen shrub is prized for its distinct, image 66
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — It showcases unique, vibrant orange-red bracts resembling conical hats, surrounding its small purple flowers
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — When designing a comprehensive landscape; the Holmskioldia sanguinea
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Native to the Eastern Himalayas and thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; it showcases unique, vibrant
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Optimal growth is achieved in full sun to part shade, with well-drained soil conditions; is a, image 90
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Regular watering will foster a lush appearance; this evergreen shrub is prized for its distinct, image 91
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — the plant exhibits moderate drought tolerance; regular watering will foster a lush appearance, image 92
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — this plant is also a magnet for pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies; create a veritable festival of
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — scientifically known as Holmskjoldia sanguinea; able to serve as an accent plant or part of a mixed shrub border
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — is a fast-growing evergreen shrub reaching up to 5-6 feet tall and wide; which primarily boast a, image 77
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — it's worth noting that in addition to its ornamental value; ideal for accents or hedges in full sun to, image 94
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — adding an ecological benefit and dynamic interaction to the garden; it's worth noting that in addition to its
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — this evergreen shrub is prized for its distinct; cone-shaped flowers that give it its common name, image 84
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — which primarily boast a vibrant orange-red hue with a contrasting purple calyx; shrub with orange blooms, image 86
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — cone-shaped flowers that give it its common name; the plant exhibits moderate drought tolerance
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