Gordlinia (x) grandiflora

Nom vernaculaire
mountain gordlinia
Famille
Theaceae

A hybrid between Franklinia and Gordonia, this small decorative tree (2 to 3 metres) with deciduous foliage is covered with large, fragrant Camellia-shaped flowers. These can be admired between July and September. Butterflies and foraging insects love it! 

Choose a sunny or semi-shady position, sheltered from the wind. Gordlinia grandiflora can withstand temperatures of -12°C. This large shrub deserves a special place in your garden. Place it in a large clump of heather or as an isolated specimen. You'll love its flowers, as well as its beautiful orange-red autumn colour.

Classification

Trees and shrubs
Climat
Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C
Couleur de feuille
Red
Green
Couleur de fleur
White
Exposition
Sheltered winds
Sunny
Part shade
Hauteur minimum
200cm
Hauteur max
300cm
Encombrement min
100cm
Encombrement max
200cm
Intérêts remarquables
Foliage
Période
In spring
In autumn
Type de sol
Acidic
Utilisation au jardin
Isolated
Massif
Parterre
Cold greenhouse