Gillenia trifoliata 'Pink Profusion'

AKA Porteranthus trifoliatus 'Pink Profusion'
Dainty star-shaped pink flowers appear on deep red stems
Attractive red cups (calyces) remain long after the petals have fallen
Sharply serrated deep green leaves emerge bronze and mature to dark green by midsummer
Foliage turns a deep bronze-red in the autumn
Airy, open, growth habit; excellent when massed
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Flower Height: 75 cm
Foliage Height: 55 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
50-55 cm

SPREAD:
60-75 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, however, it will also tolerate both wet and dry conditions once established. Needs full sun in the morning and dappled shade in the afternoon. When grown in too much shade or rich soils gillenia may become leggy. Relatively slow to establish.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Cut Flower/Foliage

SOIL MOISTURE:
Well-drained
Moist to Average

GROWTH RATE:
Slow

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Rounded
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
Bronze