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Leptodermis

Leptodermis oblonga

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Leptodermis (Leptodermis oblonga) at Rainbow Gardens

Leptodermis flowers

Leptodermis flowers

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Leptodermis (Leptodermis oblonga) at Rainbow Gardens

Leptodermis in bloom

Leptodermis in bloom

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Leptodermis (Leptodermis oblonga) at Rainbow Gardens

Leptodermis in bloom

Leptodermis in bloom

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  18 inches

Spread:  18 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4b

Description:

A dwarf mounding shrub that is low growing; fragrant violet-purple flowers appear in late spring; produces flowers throughout much of the growing season on new wood

Ornamental Features

Leptodermis features showy clusters of fragrant violet tubular flowers along the branches from late spring to mid fall. It has green deciduous foliage. The glossy oval leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Landscape Attributes

Leptodermis is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a mounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Leptodermis is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Leptodermis will grow to be about 18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. It has a low canopy. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is not originally from North America.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Edging  Garden 
Applications
Flowers 
Ornamental Features

Disclaimer - This Plant Finder tool is an online resource representing many of the varieties that we carry over the course of the season, and is intended for informational purposes only. Inventory varies seasonally, so we cannot guarantee that every plant will be in stock at all times - please contact the store directly for current availability. It does not include our entire selection of plants, so be sure to visit our store to see varieties that may not be represented on this list.