Aesculus pavia var. discolor Koehnei
Aesculus pavia var. discolor Koehnei
Aesculus pavia var. discolor Koehnei
Aesculus pavia var. discolor Koehnei
Aesculus pavia var. discolor Koehnei
Red Buckeye, Firecracker Plant
Currently, the young plant is suffering a bit from the heat like all plants, so we water it more than usual. It has already grown well.
Jocelyne F., 19/08/2020
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Description
Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei', sometimes called Red Buckeye, is a small ornamental chestnut tree with slow growth and a compact and dense habit, perfect for decorating a small garden or a large terrace, as it can remain in a large pot for many years. This deciduous tree with young foliage tinged with bronze offers a beautiful spring flowering, with candle-like inflorescences that appear salmon pink from a distance. In autumn, it turns rusty, once again becoming one of the stars of the garden. Plant it in full sun or partial shade, where you can admire it from the house, in a fresh and rather fertile soil.
Aesculus pavia var. discolor 'Koehnei', considered synonymous with Aesculus pavia 'Rosea Nana', is a very beautiful red-flowering form of the red buckeye. It is native to the eastern United States, from the coast of Louisiana to Florida, up to Virginia. This small shrubby chestnut tree sometimes forms multiple stems from its stump. Reaching a height of 2m (6ft 7in) at the age of 10, it will typically reach 3m (9ft 10in) in height and 2m in spread at maturity. It grows slowly, around 5cm (2in) per year, and is hardy and resistant to diseases that have been affecting our large chestnut trees in recent years. Its habit is generally conical, dense, and very bushy. Its branches produce smooth, non-sticky buds. Its deciduous leaves, 15cm (5.9in) wide, are divided into 5 to 7 elliptical and oblong leaflets, with finely dentate edges, bronze-coloured when they first emerge, then light green throughout the summer. They beautifully turn russet in autumn. The first inflorescences, in the form of narrow upright panicles, 15cm (5.9in) long, bloom from the end of May to mid-June depending on the climate. The small tubular flowers are carmine red to salmon, with the salmon colour due to the presence of small yellow areas at their tips. The flowering, greatly appreciated by pollinating insects, is followed by the formation of oval, smooth fruits, 3cm (1.2in) long, containing 1 to 2 inedible chestnuts when ripe in September-October.
Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei' tolerates any deep soil that remains moist, in sunny or semi-shaded locations. It can be used as a standalone plant, but also in shrub or perennial plant beds, with peonies or daylilies for example. It forms a beautiful combination in slightly acidic soil with a blue-flowered rhododendron, and in ordinary soil with Hydrangea quercifolia, Neillia affinis, and Cotinus 'Royal Purple' for example. Finally, it adapts very well to container cultivation on a terrace or large balcony: choose a sizable container, and it will live for many years without needing repotting.
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Aesculus
pavia var. discolor
Koehnei
Hippocastanaceae
Red Buckeye, Firecracker Plant
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei' should be planted in spring or autumn in any deep, fertile soil, preferably without excessive limestone, but above all, it should remain moist, in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Deep ploughing is recommended before planting. Provide it with enough space as it can reach a width of 2.50m (8ft 2in). Water and mulch to maintain soil moisture. Fertilize in spring. Prune in February by removing old stems. It is not very susceptible to diseases, but it can be attacked by weevils or scale insects.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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