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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 10–11Climate Subtropical
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — The Holmskioldia sanguinea

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — shrub for half or shade; when designing a comprehensive landscape
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — orange flowers in the garden; native to the Eastern Himalayas and thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — The Holmskioldia sanguinea; optimal in zones 9-11, it's drought-tolerant once established but prefers, image 51
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, image 55
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — scientifically known as Holmskjoldia sanguinea; able to serve as an accent plant or part of a mixed, image 56
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — It showcases unique, vibrant orange-red bracts resembling conical hats, surrounding its small purple, image 53
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 52
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Optimal in zones 9-11, it's drought-tolerant once established but prefers regular watering; shrub for, image 54
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — which primarily boast a vibrant orange-red hue with a contrasting purple calyx; shrub with orange blooms, image 61
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — is a unique and eye-catching addition to any landscape design; adding an ecological benefit and dynamic, image 57
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Native to the Eastern Himalayas and thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11; it showcases unique, image 58
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — cone-shaped flowers that give it its common name; the plant exhibits moderate drought tolerance, image 60
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — this evergreen shrub is prized for its distinct; cone-shaped flowers that give it its common name, image 59
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — able to serve as an accent plant or part of a mixed shrub border; this plant is also a magnet for, image 64
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Optimal growth is achieved in full sun to part shade, with well-drained soil conditions; is a, image 65
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — create a veritable festival of color in the garden; scientifically known as Holmskjoldia sanguinea, image 62
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — Holmskjoldia sanguinea is versatile in the landscape, image 63
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — making it a resilient choice for various garden settings.<br><br>For the client; orange flowers in the, image 68
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 69
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — this plant is also a magnet for pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies; create a veritable, image 70
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) — the plant exhibits moderate drought tolerance; regular watering will foster a lush appearance, image 67
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — shrub with orange blooms; optimal growth is achieved in full sun to part shade, with well-drained soil, image 74
Chinese Hat Plant (Holmskoldia Sanguinea) — orange flowers in the garden; native to the Eastern Himalayas and thriving in USDA hardiness zones 9 to, image 73

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