Purple cosmos 'Hartlaje wine'

Calycanthus × raulstoni 'Hartlage Wine'

Calycanthus × raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is an attractive shrub with the following growth characteristics, cultivation methods, garden uses, and pest and disease management guidelines.

Growth Characteristics
- Size: At maturity, it reaches a height and width of approximately 2 to 3 meters.
- Leaves: It has glossy, dark green leaves in spring and summer, turning yellow in autumn.
- Flowers: Wine-colored red flowers bloom from May through early summer. The flowers are small and fragrant.

Propagation Methods
- Seeds: It can be propagated by seeds, but germination rates are low and it may take a long time.
- Cuttings: It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer. Cuttings usually grow well in sand or potting soil with moderate moisture.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers an acidic to neutral pH. - Sunlight: It requires partial shade to full sun conditions, and direct sunlight should be avoided.
- Watering: Water regularly, but avoid overwatering.
- Fertilization: Apply fertilizer in moderation during spring and early summer.

Uses in the Garden
- Ornamental: Its distinctive flower colors and fragrance make it suitable as an ornamental plant for gardens or parks.
- Hedges: It is used to create hedges or boundaries to harmonize with other vegetation.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Diseases: It generally possesses strong disease resistance and is resistant to pests. However, care must be taken to prevent root rot caused by overwatering.
- Pests: Aphids that gnaw on the leaves may occur.
- Control Methods: Pests can be removed using organic acaricides or by washing with water early in the morning. Use appropriate insecticides if necessary.

Based on the information above, you can grow and manage the purple-flowered Hartlaje Wine healthily.

Plant Type
Plant Family	Calendula
Height	2.4~3m
Spread	2.4~3m
Colors	purple
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-15°C

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