Chinese Hat Plant Red — Holmskioldia sanguinea | Unique Red Tropical Flowering Shrub

Chinese Hat Plant Red (Holmskioldia sanguinea) is a striking tropical shrub named for its distinctive hat-shaped flowers — each bloom features a flat, circular calyx resembling a Chinese mandarin hat, in a vivid red-orange colour. A rare and eye-catching addition to any tropical garden or landscape.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Holmskioldia sanguinea
• Common Names: Chinese Hat Plant, Mandarin Hat Plant, Cup and Saucer Plant
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Plant Type: Evergreen tropical shrub / scrambling climber
• Height: 1.5–3 metres
• Flower Colour: Red-orange with distinctive hat-shaped calyx
• Flowering Season: Winter to Spring; intermittent year-round

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-draining loamy or sandy soil
• Fertilizer: Monthly balanced NPK; bloom booster during flowering season
• Container Suitability: Good in large pots with support
• Landscaping Uses: Garden specimen, trellis, fence cover, butterfly garden, slope planting

Care Guide

• Prune after flowering to control size and encourage new growth
• Provide light support for scrambling stems
• Excellent butterfly and hummingbird attractant
• Thrives in Kerala’s warm climate; protect from heavy frost

Customer FAQs

Q: Why is it called Chinese Hat Plant?
A: The flat, circular calyx surrounding each small tubular flower resembles a traditional Chinese mandarin hat — giving it its distinctive common name.

Q: Does it attract butterflies?
A: Yes — it is an excellent butterfly and pollinator attractant, especially during its main flowering season.

Q: Is it a climber or a shrub?
A: It is a scrambling shrub that can be trained as a climber on a trellis or fence, or pruned to maintain a free-standing shrub form.

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Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.