Corylopsis sinensis 'Spring Purple' Lavender Chinese Winter Hazel
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Corylopsis sinensis 'Spring Purple', commonly known as 'Spring Purple' Lavender Chinese Winter Hazel, is a unique and highly collectible deciduous shrub prized for its unusual lavender-purple new growth and fragrant spring flowers. The distinctive purple color holds well into mid-June to early July, providing an extended display of color when many spring-flowering plants have finished blooming. In March, clusters of yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear, adding both beauty and fragrance to the landscape. With a compact habit reaching approximately 4–5 ft tall and wide in 15 years, 'Spring Purple' is an excellent choice for smaller gardens and collectors seeking unusual seasonal interest.
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright, and branching
- 15-Year Size: Approximately 4–5 ft tall and 4–5 ft wide
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Foliage: New growth emerges lavender-purple and holds its color through mid-June to early July
- Fall Color: Not specified
- Origin: Selection of Corylopsis sinensis
- Light: Part sun to full sun
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness: Zones 6–9
- Best Uses: Collector gardens, woodland gardens, borders, specimen plantings, and small landscapes
- Best Feature: Unusual lavender-purple new growth that provides extended spring and early-summer color
- Garden Interest: Purple spring foliage followed by fragrant yellow flowers in March
- Why You'll Love It: 'Spring Purple' combines rare lavender-purple foliage with fragrant early-spring flowers in a compact size, making it a standout choice for collectors and smaller landscapes.