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Lespedeza thunbergii 'Edo-shibori'

Thunberg lespedeza 'Edo-shibori'

A deciduous sub-shrub to a height of up to 1.8m with long, annual, arching shoots bearing clover-like leaves and 15mm in length white and rose-purple flowers in sprays to 15cm in length in early autumn

Synonyms
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Edo-shibori'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Loam
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Pink White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Pendulous weeping
Genus

Lespedeza can be perennials, deciduous subshrubs or annuals, with neat leaves composed of 3 leaflets, and axillary or terminal racemes of small, pea-shaped flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Good in dry conditions once well-established. Usually dies back to ground level in winter frosts, but grows from ground level each year

Propagation

Propagate by division or by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Climber and wall shrubs
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 6

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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