Deciduous Perennial
Outstanding Qualities
GOLDEN LANTERNS® has the unique attributes of the typical species – distinctive flowers in mid-summer and mature fruits of deep maroon in autumn –
but with shimmering chartreuse foliage to boot. The deciduous stems shoot up quickly in spring and the first leaves emerge reddish purple, then morph
to luminous yellow green.
Culture Notes
Plant in full sun to light or open shade. It is very adaptable to soil conditions, growing well in moist to well-drained sites and tolerating sandy
or clay situations. Once established it only needs occasional watering during dry periods. It is easy to prune. Weak and twiggy old growth can be removed
in winter. If the shrub becomes too large, it can be cut to 12 to 18 inches tall in late winter and allowed to regrow the next season. Two to three
years of recovery should be allowed after it has been cut to the ground.
Zone:
7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun
Water Needs:
Average, Occasional
Size: 48 - 72 tall x 48 - 72 wide
Shape / Form:
Arching,
Clumping,
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Bold,
Medium
Foliage Quality:
Bold,
Medium
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attractive Foliage
Foliage Color:
Gold,
Yellow,
Yellow / Gold
Flower Color:
Burgundy / Maroon,
Red
Bloom Season:
Jul,
Aug,
Sep,
Summer
Flower Shape:
Pendant
Fruit Description:
Red,
Showy / Decorative
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Mixed Border
Wildlife:
Bees, Hummingbirds
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior:
Clumping, Fast Growing / Vigorous, Re-seeds in some conditions
Collections:
Great Plant Pick
Maintenance Level:
low, medium
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Morning Sun,
Part Sun,
Full Sun
Zone:
7,
8