Coluria longifolia Plant Care

Coluria longifolia (Coluria longifolia) belongs to the Rosaceae family within the Coluria genus. Coluria longifolia is native to alpine meadows in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Xizang and Yunnan, China.

Coluria longifolia displays a low spreading groundcover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Coluria longifolia produces small, yellow flowers in clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Coluria longifolia every 4–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Coluria longifolia thrives in partial shade to full sun.

Coluria longifolia tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Coluria longifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Coluria longifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Coluria longifolia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with partial shade to full sun and well-draining, slightly acidic soil with good organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Coluria longifolia is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Coluria longifolia can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Coluria longifolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Coluria longifolia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Coluria longifolia can be propagated through seeds, division of rhizomes.

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Coluria longifolia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Coluria longifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Coluria longifolia is native to alpine meadows in Gansu, Qinghai, Sichuan, Xizang and Yunnan, China. In cooler regions, grow Coluria longifolia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.