bush clover
Lespedeza thunbergii 'Pink Cascade'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 8
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bush clover should be watered once a week, using enough water to moisten the top 6 inches of soil and keep it evenly moist. Avoid overwatering, as this plant does not tolerate soggy soils. Water in the morning so the foliage has a chance to dry off throughout the day to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
sunlight
Bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii 'Pink Cascade') requires full sunlight for optimal growth. It should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sun each day for optimum flowering and growth. When given adequate sunlight, bush clover will continue to grow even during the peak of summer, and can tolerate some shade in the early morning or late afternoon.
pruning
Bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii 'Pink Cascade') should be pruned in late winter or early spring by removing up to 1 third of the oldest, tallest, and weakest stems. Remaining stems should be cut at least 1 third of their height, and new shoots should be removed in late spring. Pruning bush clover in this way will help to encourage a fuller, bushier growth, as well as aiding its ability to produce flower spikes. If desired, additional pruning can be done in mid- to late summer to keep plants from becoming too leggy and overgrown.
