Scarlet Bells’ Hong Kong Rose (Rhodoleia Henryi) – 3 Gallon Pot

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‘Scarlet Bells’ Hong Kong Rose

Rhodoleia henryi ‘Scarlet Bells Hong Kong Rose’

Plant Details

USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 7a-9b Find Your Zone

Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub or Small Tree

Height at Maturity: 15-20′

Width at Maturity: 8-10′

Spacing: 8′ for screens; 15’+ for space between plants

Growth Habit / Form: Upright

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast – 12″ or more annually

Flower Color: Brilliant Rose-Pink

Flower Size: 2-3″

Flowering Period: Late Winter to Mid Spring

Flower Type: Bell Shaped

Fragrant Flowers: No

Foliage Color: Dark Green with Silver Blue undersides

Fragrant Foliage: No

Berries: No

Berry Color: NA

Sun Needs: Part Shade: Morning and/or Evening Sun; All Day Filtered Sun; avoid direct afternoon sun

Water Needs: Average

Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sandy (amend to retain moisture), Silt

Soil Moisture / Drainage: Moist But Well-Drained

Soil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 (Acid to Moderately Acid)

Maintenance / Care: Very Low

Attracts: Visual Attention

Resistances: Deer, Disease, Heat, Humidity, Insects

Description

Rhodoleia henryi ‘Scarlet Bells’, commonly called Hong Kong Rose, is one of the most interesting plants we’ve come across in years. Not to be confused with Rhodoleia championii, which isn’t nearly as cold hardy, this species is cold hardy to at least zone 7 and possibly zone 6. Though the dark green evergreen foliage looks somewhat similar to Camellia, the flowers have a distinct look all of their own. From late winter to mid spring clusters of dangling, bell-shaped, vibrant rose-pink to fuchsia-pink flowers are produced in abundance. Truly a site to behold in bloom, this is one of those plants that will have you always looking forward to spring. We suggest planting this rare beauty in part shade as that’s where it looks and performs its best. Morning and/or evening sun and all day filtered sun is fine, but do provide some filtered sun to shade in the afternoon.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 15 to 20 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, ‘Scarlet Bells’ Rhodoleia can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings, or as a natural tall hedge. As she grows taller, lower branches can be removed to form a small evergreen tree that serves well as a focal point specimen in landscape or woodland borders and home foundation plantings. A fine addition to pink theme gardens, woodland gardens and cottage gardens.

Suggested Spacing: 8 feet apart for solid hedge;15 feet or more apart for space between plants

Growing Preferences

‘Scarlet Bells’ Rhodoleia prefers a moist but well-drained and acidic soil moist but well-drained acidic soils of average or better fertility and part shade. Morning and evening sub are fine but do provide some shade or filtered sun during the afternoon hours. Little pruning is required but responds well to it for minor shaping or tree forming.

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plant was perfect ,,,, wonderful healthy roots ,,, pkging, awsome… repeat customer——————————————————————-We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG

Big beautiful plant arrived in perfect condition!!————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG