LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | Vibrant and strong, with dense, dramatically colored foliage on a distinctive upright form. The exceptionally large leaves emerge with a burgundy-pink flush and hold their mature rich purple coloring well. Dazzling pink fringed flowers provide exceptional contrast in spring. Adds robust color to beds and borders. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid-spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Lilyturf (Liriope); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Juniper (Juniperus); Camellia (Camellia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply an acid fertilizer after bloom. Blooms on old wood; prune after flowering. |
| History | Jazz Hands® Bold (L. chinense ‘KURENAI DAIOU’) was developed by Yuji Suzuki in Japan; the breeder was working towards better foliage color and improved flowering. ‘KURENAI DAIOU’ was a standout with its extremely large burgundy-colored leaves. |




