Hope that helps. Alternatively, there are some Edgeworthias out there that are a cross of chrysantha and papyrifera, which Mark Weathington of JCRaulston Arboretum says will be smaller and which might work. I []. It is cold-hardy to 5F degrees. As paper bush plants mature, the shrub produces plant suckers, an unintended branch, or new growth that adds more stress to the plant. We have just had a lot of rain after a dry spell. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - Rounded orange to red-orange multitudes of florets densely set in rounded domes about the size of ping pong balls set at the ends of naked warm brown architectonic stems occur late winter to early spring. RF 2BE2DAW - Edgeworthia chrysantha up close with a cherry plum tree in the background. Anu, I dont have rabbits so am not sure what they will bother. I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. Water more frequently in the summer. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. Not sure he could send a plant to USA for sanitary regulations. Edgeworthia. Now, looking at the Edgeworthia papyrifera, it has a slender shape from the branches to the flowers. Mine have set buds this summer while temps hovered in the 90s. Mine are more exposed than other local plants so we will see. Carolyn. If she does not have a garden, just terrace, then I would suggest a big pot having its inner walls insulated with thick layer of vermiculite, vermiculite in the potting mix plus on top as a cover. If you want to return to my blogs homepage to access the sidebar information (catalogues, previous articles, etc.) Tina, I would love to see your photos when you are done with your break from blogging. Water regularly during summer and fall to keep the soil consistently moist, and water during summer droughts. Greeting from South East Bulgaria 150 miles north west of the Bosporus/ Istanbul and 40 miles west of the Black Sea in what would be US hardiness zone 7a bordering 6. Short-stalked, lanceolate-oblong, dark green leaves (to 3-5" long and 2" wide) are crowded near the branch ends. RM 2MEW921 - Edgeworthia chrysantha. And fortunately they are fast growers which have gone down greatly in cost. Rarer form of the paper bush shrub with orange-red flowers. Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. Now I want to propagate one of them so I can have three. For years I have been removing the 50 or so suckers from the base of this plant, and last year I took about two feet off some of the tallest branches. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Any suggestions? What an amazing looking plant. It's a sad state of affairs. I have been hesitant to say that edgeworthia are indestructible because there arent many in our area, zone 6b/7. There is also a cultivar with orange flowers called Red Dragon or Akebono which I covet but is also not hardy. Indie, The plants I sold and the ones I planted were in three gallon pots so they didnt look as awkward as they might have if smaller. Divide a mature paper bush in mid to late winter to produce a new paper bush plant; dig up the root ball and separate at the roots into multiple plants. Although its color is very unique, it is rare in the trade because it flowers later than the straight species (at the same time rhododendrons begin to bloom). It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. Carolyn. Beautiful. Add a layer of mulch surrounding the paper bush, but not touching the base, to help preserve moisture and protect the roots from harsh climates. Julie, Zone 5 is a stretch but you have grown other plants that I wouldnt think you could. Colin. What an interesting plant! Origin: Found in the woodlands of the Himalayas and China.. Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, simple, narrowly oblong, dark greenish blue.Leaves lend a tropical look during summer and . From what I hear and read, Akebono, though a dramatic cultivar, has not been very successful for many. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. Carolyn, I have just found your site . I didnt think it would be hardy farther north than zone 7. For me in the south (7b/8), E. chrysantha is nearly indestructible. I looked up care for edgeworthia and happened onto your Blog. This small genus of 2 or 3 shrubs in the daphne family hails from China and the Himalayas. Flowers are yellow, have a sweet scent, and in clusters at the branch tips. What zone are you in? While the paper bush thrives in most pH environments, it is best in soil rich in organic materials. If only I were good at shaping! Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. The reason it is in a planter is because I want to smell that heavenly fragrance each time I come and go from my front door in the winter. The species name chrysantha is derived from the Greek word 'chrysos', meaning golden and 'anthos' meaning flower, relating to the clusters of fragrant yellow blooms in mid-winter. I prefer edgeworthia shaped to a single stem, but have seen it grown multi-stemmed also. Deciduous slow-growing shrub to 5-6' tall with winter blooms on handsome bare stems. This deciduous shrub features showy blooms that last four to six weeks and emerge from equally beautiful silver flower buds. The Edgeworthia was also starting to lean forward and with any hurricane it could have tumbled overI am in zone 7B. It is now so largejust as wide as it is tallthat it will take 3 or 4 strong people to move it. It now seems to be stabilizing, and most of it is as lovely as ever. If you garden north of here, I suggest you try the plant anyway because we really dont know how much cold it can take. I have seen a couple of close up shots before, but dont recall seeing bush shots. Perhaps some other commenters could help. Thanks. This space gets good morning sun and then afte. It is such a new plant that I dont feel that I can make any generalizations about where or how it grows. How quickly does it grow? Ive researched and researched and the only name that keeps popping up to identify my plants is Edgeworthia. Most sources say that edgeworthia grows in light to partial shade and requires moist, fertile, well-drained organic soil with supplemental water in summer. I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. We're all for anything that blooms early! I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. Edgeworthias grow fast in SC! Is it ok? All the edgeworthias I have ever seen do that. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. Throughout the winter the flower clusters are large, and silvery-white with a dense covering of white hairs. It is in a protected location, with morning sun, well mulched with my compostbut no mulch on the trunk, kept evenly moist, and the planter drains well. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. . or to subscribe to my blog, just click here. It wasn't until several years later that we added it to the collections at the Scott Arboretum. Hopefully, itll be gone soon. If you would like more information on edgeworthias, please read my more recent post, Edgworthia Update, and the very helpful reader comments, by clicking here. Nancy, You must have liked the post. 'Akebono', which is an Edgworthia papyrifera, not an E. chrysantha (although there is some confusion), is not hardy here in zone 7A, southeastern PA. Edgeworthia chrysantha and its cultivars like 'Winter Gold' are completely hardy, although the buds will freeze in extremely cold winters like 2017-2018, and there may be some branch die back. Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy this plant as well. A south-facing wall is best for growing this shrub, which likes moist, rich soil. Edgeworthia is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. Or had not ticked the right box for notifications to see your replies earlier. It did not flower at all, and only has started to leaf out around the beginning of August. Amend soil with organic materials to help encourage proper water drainage. E. chrysantha can grow very large in my area an unknown when I first planted them, so I have pruned in all kinds of ways in all kinds of weather with no pruning damage. Here it needs part shade, but I would imagine it would want more sun farther north. Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as the paperbush plant, provides superb winter interest and fragrance. Holley, I wish you could see it in person. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. Carolyn. This one has been in my sights for a while and I am glad to hear that you think it is worth giving it a try, maybe even in zone 5? Carolyn. I never water mine and it thrives. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' is the heftiest, most robust type, with big, rubbery stems like a Daphne on steroids and large clusters of sweetly fragrant yellow flowers in winter. Edgeworthia is in the same family as daphne and has even occasionally been called yellow daphne. So I am encouraged to try an edgeworthia. Glad to hear its normal! Thanks so much for answering the propagation question. Drooping, rounded flower buds covered with silky, silvery hairs appear on top of naked stems. Thank you to everyone. There are some growing in the trial gardens at Park Seed (a couple miles from my house) and they are in almost full sun. For best results, paper bush plants need plenty of direct sun exposure. The Red Dragon went belly up pretty quickly but the species has thrived in a very windy, exposed southern location in Darlington, MD. Paper bush plants do not need fertilizer but benefit from adding organic material to the surrounding soil yearly. Images. Sandra, Well I have now put myself out on a limb by ordering some of the strength of all this interest, but it really is a wonderful plant. The edgeworthia I bought from you in the fall is doing great, and we get to see it every time we walk from the street to the front door. One thing is clear though: you wont regret adding edgeworthia to your garden. During the summer its shape and foliage give the impression that it is related to the rhododendron. Intriguing Asian deciduous daphne relative that makes a rounded 5' shrub. The foliage is beautiful! I am struggling with site selection, but from the sounds of it this beautiful plant can thrive in sun and shade. About this time, Piroche Nursery of Canada began importing the first large shipment of edgeworthias from China. Carolyn, Oh no!! This coming winter will be our 5th winter together. I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. That one shared more of the daphne family fickleness. I waited years for a few blooms on my Osmanthus frangrans aurantiacus, planted in similar conditions to the abundant blooming fragrans. Hello, Comments are never full. | It has come back well, however, with very little die back. Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? For example a kiwi struggles here!!! Organic materials such as fully decomposed compost, straw, grass clippings, and shredded bark mulch help improve the ground. Improve the ground shots before, but dont recall seeing bush shots and with any it. 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