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Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’


Crimson Fans Mukdenia

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.367.150


A distant cousin to Coral Bells, this is a woodland treasure native to China. It forms a low mound of large, bold maple-shaped leaves, bronze-green in spring, later becoming deep green with stunning crimson tips. Small white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Must have an evenly moist, rich woodland soil. Deciduous in winter. Clumps slowly spread to form a small patch, which may be divided carefully in the spring every 4 years or so. Combines beautifully with Hakonechloa, the Japanese Woodland Grass. Ideal for edging, and also gorgeous in containers. May prove to be hardy to Zone 3 or colder. Apparently ‘Karasuba’ is the original and therefore correct Japanese cultivar name, but this plant is often sold as ‘Crimson Fans'.

Further details for
Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Edging
  Specimen
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow












Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’


Crimson Fans Mukdenia

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.367.150


A distant cousin to Coral Bells, this is a woodland treasure native to China. It forms a low mound of large, bold maple-shaped leaves, bronze-green in spring, later becoming deep green with stunning crimson tips. Small white bell-shaped flowers appear in spring before the leaves. Must have an evenly moist, rich woodland soil. Deciduous in winter. Clumps slowly spread to form a small patch, which may be divided carefully in the spring every 4 years or so. Combines beautifully with Hakonechloa, the Japanese Woodland Grass. Ideal for edging, and also gorgeous in containers. May prove to be hardy to Zone 3 or colder. Apparently ‘Karasuba’ is the original and therefore correct Japanese cultivar name, but this plant is often sold as ‘Crimson Fans'.

Further details for
Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Spring
  Mid Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Edging
  Specimen
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
  Small
Height
   30-40 cm
   12-16 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow