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14.06.2023 - 01:09 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
How to Grow and Care for Lavender Twist Redbuds Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’I like to think of myself as someone who loves all redbuds equally. There’s something magical to find in each and every one.
But, of course, were I forced to pick a few favorites lest I be banned from ever owning one again (heaven forbid), there are a few that I could play favorites for.
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Lavender Twist® is at the top of that list. An eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) cultivar with all the best that these trees have to offer, it’s pretty impossible not to fall in love.
If you’re looking for a weeping redbud that stands out from the very, very large crowd, it’s worth considering Lavender Twist®. It’s intensely floriferous with vibrant fall foliage, all in a compact package.
We’re going to talk all things ‘Covey’ in this guide, touching on its history and explaining how to make it happiest. Here’s a quick preview of everything we’ll discuss:
If you’re new to growing redbuds or just want some extra general knowledge, please visit our guide to growing redbuds.
It goes over all the basics of the Cercis genus and how to cultivate these plants.
When you feel like you’re ready to do the twist, come back here, and let’s jump in.
Cultivation and HistoryLovely Lavender Twist®, sometimes called ‘Covey,’ is a dwarf, weeping redbud cultivar that lends itself perfectly to small gardens or even containers.
Tim Brotzman of Brotzman’s Nursery in Madison, Ohio, bred the stunner after he was sent some scions of an unusual weeping redbud.
It took him 50 tries to get it right, but once he did, he was rewarded with a twisting, weeping tree so distinct that gardeners ask
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