Zi Mei Cha Cui

Zi Mei Cha Cui.  China.  Chinese Gansu Mudan suffruticosa of P. rockii influence. Zi Mei Cha Cui produces large ball-shaped reddish-purple flowers carried on arching stems (not on the ground).  Dark rockii-type flares are hidden by the numerous petals.  Plants reach 5 feet after 10  years and 6 to 8 feet in width.  Excellent long leaves.  Stems are very winter hardy and have survived -30°F temperatures only to bloom the following spring.  Very attractive and always a showpiece.  Gansu-mudan are Chinese rockii lineage hybrids.  Recommended for cold winter climates. Ships in late September to mid-October.  AGE: Field-grown, 3+ year old graft or division from larger plants – our choice of available plant material upon harvest.