Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffmann'
Chile lantern tree 'Ada Hoffmann'
A large, evergreenshrub with upright shoots and narrow, toothed, dark green leaves up to 10cm long. Hanging, urn-shaped, waxy, pale pink flowers are produced from late spring to late summer
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Crinodendron are evergreen shrubs or small trees, with leathery, dark green leaves and nodding, urn-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, acid soil in a sheltered position, in partial shade or in sun where the roots can be kept cool and shaded. Young shoots and flower buds may be damaged by late frosts
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Architectural
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8, restrict pruning to removal of dead wood in late spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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