Cercis chinensis: Chinese Redbud Seeds

Zones: 6 to 9 Mature Height: 10 feet Mature Spread: 10 feet The Chinese Redbud is small, upright and usually multi-trunked. Bears rose-purple or purplish flowers slightly larger than the Eastern Redbud. Yellow-green fall colour. Great as a specimen, in a garden border or in groupings. Very pretty. When choosing a location, keep in mind that the Chinese Redbud has a moderate growth rate. It grows up to 10 feet in height and 10 feet in spread. It can be planted in zones 6 to 9. Easily transplanted. Prefers full sun, but tolerates a variety of soil types. How To Start These Seeds: Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours Stratification: Cold stratify for 90 days Germination: Sow 1-2 inch deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed Other: Natural fall sowing in mulched beds Seed Count Per Packet: This packet contains 40 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated upon receipt, these seeds can be stored for up to a year before you decide to use them.