Scented nodding, yellow to pale lemon flowers, speckled red or purple.The flowers are somewhat larger than those of the species. This form was collected from the wild by Tomas Lagerstromn during the Nordic Arboretum Expedition to South Korea in 1976. 'Love Child' flowers on both old and new season's growth which results in its having a very long flowering period.

Previously known, and widely described, as chiisanensis 'Love Child'.

Group: Atragene group
Fragrant: Yes
Approximate height: 2.5 - 4.0 metres
Flowering period(s): May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Aspect: Sun or semi-shade
USDA zones: 5 6 7 8 9
Pruning: No pruning (Group 1)
Country of origin: Korea
Parentage: Selection from chiisanensis
Other name(s): alpina 'Love Child'; chiisanensis var carunculosa 'Love Child'; 'Love Child'; chiisanensis 'Love Child'

Further detail:

Flowers: up to 7cm long
Tepals: 4; 5-7cm long