Carolyn. Although articles state that its common name is paper bush, I have never heard anyone who actually grows it call it anything but edgeworthia. I adore this plant and have one in my zone 7b garden (North Carolina), where it blooms in late February. Keep in touch and let us know where you decide to plant your lovely Edgeworthia and how she fares. I am in zone 7a so not that far off from your zone. Back in the early 1990s, Canadian nurseryman/plantsman, Pierre Piroche was able to do what no one else had been able to manage and import quite a large number of very rare, commercially unobtainable plants, both woody and perennial from China. I even had to cut a whole shrivelled branch. I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Paper Bush (Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono') General Plant Information ; Plant Habit: Shrub: Life cycle: Perennial: Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade: Water Preferences: Mesic: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 C (5 F) to -12.2 C (10 F) Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b: It arrived fairly recently in the US. Now, looking at the Edgeworthia papyrifera, it has a slender shape from the branches to the flowers. My edgeworthias have organic soil but are in a dry location. In season, the shrub seems fine, but if relocation will help, well find a better spot for it. I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. Then it was in the upper 60s so more flowers opened before being hit with lows in the teens starting 3/11 and continuing in the forecast through at least 3/16. I agree with Carolyn, that is just the way they grow. Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? Carolyn, I have an Edgeworthia in Seattle (zone 8) which does very well except that about 10% of the leaves become distorted each year in a way that looks like some kind of virus. I love the photos, Carolyn. My Edgeworthia is in a SE facing spot, with partial shade. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - An orange/red and white flowering cultivar that is slightly fussier than the straight species. Edgeworthia buds as they appear through the heart of the winter. I will be observing. So, my question is should I rather plant it on the East side of the house with afternoon shade or on the south side under the semi shade from grape vines??? Are the leaves on your Edgeworthia exhibiting this behavior or are the leaves actually shriveling-up first and then falling off? I think that saved the buds from freezing in our exceedingly low temperatures this winter. This summer they will probably have to fend for themselves. Thank you for sharing. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. Water regularly during summer and fall to keep the soil consistently moist, and water during summer droughts. As to sun or shade, I have six of these beauties of various ages surrounding my house. So please put me on your list my husband and I drive to Malvern often to visit our daughter and her family so we could easily pick it up on our way. Janet, Thanks for all that great growing information. I have mine in a 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet long, container that I built and the container is in a protected locationsheltering the plant from full sun and winds. I just purchased an edgeworthia from my favorite nursery in the Atlanta area. Basically I had to water it every day not to have the leaves droop. We're all for anything that blooms early! The cold hardy camellia varieties work fine here, and the April Series are great. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs, JOURNAL: Gardening Blogs for Plant Lovers My Education of a Gardener. Outside, the world is encased in ice, but in the greenhouse, my sort-of, winter garden, rarely seen tender shrubs from China and South America are starting to bloom. It also works as a border plant, in mass plantings, or woodland gardens. The Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Cosby Courtyard is arguably the best specimen on campus, illustrating a nearly perfect form. It's a sad state of affairs. Im partial to her because a previous boss said it would never make it I am struggling with site selection, but from the sounds of it this beautiful plant can thrive in sun and shade. It does get a little morning sun. Not sure you can find this daphne in America, as it is very rare even in Europe. Blooming on naked stems over long periods, at least 4-6 weeks in late winter and early spring, they open from silvery flower buds . My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. You need a protected microclimate in your garden. Carolyn, do you think mine might be struggling because it was brought from England which has a much wetter climate. Hello Nikolay, Edgeworthia chrysantha enjoys moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position. Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, is an award-winning author, editor, columnist, and speaker with nearly 40 years experience as Garden Editor, Senior Writer, and Editor-at-Large for Southern Living. Then if nothing works I would move it if at all possible. Anything is possible, especially with these mild winters. Out of stock. Also, I am planning some landscaping within a paved courtyard, and wondering if you can suggest a small, unusual, flowering tree (preferably evergreen). Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. I really love so many things that bloom in the shade. I love the stark branch structure with the large silver buds in the winter. Flowering can last four to six weeks. My neighbor has the same problem. During the summer its shape and foliage give the impression that it is related to the rhododendron. So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. A walled-in secluded corner that faces away from the prevailing winter windsI am not sure which direction they come from in Michigan. It formed buds on virtually all branches by Fall, but some appear to have shriveled in the cold of late winter, and none have blossomed yet. If you contact Dirk in Germany, let him know you have heard about it from Nik from Bulgaria. Mine in Germantown on southeast side of house has bloomed nicely. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. However, the Chanticleer specimen in the sun is much lower and tighter while Charles Cressons shady specimen is taller and looser. I think Cape Cod and southeastern PA are the same zone. All the edgeworthias I have ever seen do that. Carolyn. Carolyn. Les, Our edgeworhtias went limp quite a few times during the summer, but the flowers look fine now. Carolyn. For the first couple of years after planting my Edgeworthia, I fretted over the yellowing leaves, but as Carolyn noted, thats what they do. Paper bush is a sweet-smelling plant with minimal upkeep. I used coco coir, flower potting substrate, vemiculite, zeolite, sand and very little of my heavy loamy black clay soil. Edgeworth (1812-81) and English amateur botanist employed by the East India Company.. Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. 'Akebono' (or 'Red Dragon'): This variety features orange-red flowers and grows slower and more compact than other species. Eastern sun; partial shade; a protected area It was planted in late winter, and now, June 20th is showing some yellow leaves on the lower branches. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. 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 doubt it would take our freeze/thaw and blistery winds in late February/March. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. I have found it to be drought tolerant after the first year, unless we are in a bad drought situation. Hank, Thanks for giving us the information about your plant. Keep seeds inside the container moist. Les, I agree, edgeworthia is an A+ plant that needs to become better known. 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). I love the open form, but I want to make sure there isnt anything wrong, such as a pest, disease, etc.which I cannot find any evidence of. I grow Edgeworthia chrysantha, gardenii, and cv. I just called my supplier, and they will have 10 for me in April if all goes according to plan. Unless you can give up your Edgeworthia before it gets too large, then I would not plant one. I looked it up on my local nursery website they do have stock but unfortunately, its recommended for a sheltered spot here in Scotland and as my garden is quite open mainly due to plants being immature. I am on the north side of Cape Cod in a relatively sheltered area, probably 7a where it is situated. I only prune right after the flowers have faded. Carolyn. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' paper bush. It has grown into a small shrub at this point and appears ready to bloom for the second year I built the container using screws so I could take the container apart without destroying it when I needed to transplant my shrub. Family: Thymelaeaceae. I think thats key! Be patient. It arrived fairly recently in the US. Paper bush plants do not need fertilizer but benefit from adding organic material to the surrounding soil yearly. No, I dont. Carolyn. Mine gets morning sun only. Everyone feel free to chime in! The common name, Paperbush, comes from its use to produce quality paper. There are some growing in the trial gardens at Park Seed (a couple miles from my house) and they are in almost full sun. 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. But your photographs are stunning and have obviously entranced your many readers! The buds of E. chrysantha can get frozen with a resulting loss of flowers but the plants bounce right back. Im wondering if its worth trying, and pruning the plant as I go to keep things more manageable. Hello, I am in zone 7b. Keep its fragrant blooms nearby using the plant in a container on the porch or patio, facing south or west, to protect it from frost. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. Denis Lucey is a customer of mine. If it dies, plant another, they are fast growing. Your reply would be highly appreciated!!! Happy Holidays, Carolyn. If the exposure to direct sun is for many hours I would try anythingumbrella, stone, pine straw, lean-to, etc. I waited years for a few blooms on my Osmanthus frangrans aurantiacus, planted in similar conditions to the abundant blooming fragrans. Edgeworthias buds start to open at the beginning of March in our area and as early as January in the south. I keep trying to find time to read blogs and have barely kept up with my emails. |
I am located in Middle Bucks County close to the river so it may not be as protected here as it is in suburban Philadelphia. Hope that helps. Each 1 plus bud resembles an intricately designed tassel on the corner of an elegant Victorian pillow. The unique tightset clusters congregate on the tips of erect yet . My plant blooms prolifically and scents the whole side of the house. Carolyn. Carolyn. Hi, I am growing what I believe is an Edgeworthia, however I have never seen mine flower. Synonym: Edgeworthia tomentosa. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. Where is your Garden. Occasionally, paper bush plants are susceptible to earwigs when the soil becomes too damp. Others are starting to open their usual vibrant yellow, but the scent is diminished and the hummingbirds aren't so interested. Finally, height and width estimates range all over the place with a consensus probably being 6 by 6. A welcomed sight in the winter garden, Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. This selection by our friend, Tony Avent, stands out from other Chinese paperbush and is said to be more cold hardy. These shrubs are nearly indestructible by human hand only the cold seems to take its toll. Happy holidays to you and your family Carolyn! Edgeworthia are deciduous or evergreen shrubs with simplistic leaves and cinnamon coloured branches that hold an abundance of rounded, silky clusters of sweet and fragrant flowers from late winter to early spring. Watering schedules vary, but they don't require much water in the first few years. Thank you for all the information on Edgeworthia. The plant's structure makes it suitable for hedges or as a feature plant with well-formed branches filling the shape. I had a similar problem with the orange (?) Edgeworthia buds in November as they start to expand. What a beautiful and elegant shrub! Thanks for commenting, Hank, it is nice to have confirmation of information because there are so few edgeworthias around. I have never done it but I dont see why pruning would be a problem. It is such a new plant that I dont feel that I can make any generalizations about where or how it grows. Well, I did not really think any one would pay attention to my comment so did not check here. I have no idea. Because one of them had been planted the previous fall, my husband would take pity on them and water them which is against our Carolyns Shade Gardens no coddling policy. A number of leaves turned yellow and fell, while other stems showed what I would call wilt. It is not supposed to be as hardy. Starr Foster, Starr, I am not actually going to sell these plants until April. Another species of the paperbush is the Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono,' also known as the red . While you might hate the thought of it being deciduous when the deep-green leaves have fallen the plant will take your breath away with its form and structure adorned with clusters of silver-sheened buds that you will treasure during the months leading up to the beginning of blooms in late winter. I like everything about this plant, its lovely bark, growing habit, the exciting anticipation through the winter seeing the lovely silky buds waiting to burst, the joy the flowers give us in the spring, and the tropical showy leaves in the summer. I almost didnt do the post because I thought they werent good enough. My compost just happens to be composed of thoroughly decomposed leaves. I hope I never have to prune any more branches, it is such a gift in winter. Paper bush plants are low maintenance. Deciduous shrub. Slowly introduce seedlings to colder temperatures before transplanting them outdoors. I would guess two to three ft. as I tried to keep a nice shape to it. chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh) ( Info) Cultivar: Akebono. That one shared more of the daphne family fickleness. P.S. Here's how to propagate the paper bush plant: Here is how to grow paper bush plants from seeds: As a winter shrub, there is very little to do during the winter. The plant does send up a lot of shoots from the base which could be allowed to grow and fill in the plant if you dont like the bare branches. In Atlanta, in the blazing heat and humidity, occasionally leaves will yellow and drop from June through August. This coveted member of the Daphne family is prized for the clusters of glorious red-orange tubular blooms that form at the tips of bare stems in late winter. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. Hi Judith, That would be ornamental enough but the fragrance is amazing. Love these plant, not much care needed, tho do find the constant yellow leaf drop annoying. This 6-to-8-foot mounding shrub is a shrub for all seasons. 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. Carolyn. Many years ago at the Barnes Arboretum School of Horticulture I propagated a daphne from a cutting using rooting hormone and storing it over the winter in a greenhouse. Planting in a protected location is often recommended, and all the plants I have seen are in protected spots, but I dont know if this is necessary. Spray soap and water solution to get rid of the infestation. I love edgeworthia in all its manifestations, but late winter when the buds start to swell has to be my favorite. After seedlings emerge, move plants to new containers or outside if planting in spring or early summer. Have you done any propagating of these? Its like little glowing bulbs. Double Mint Gardenia (1) Dragon-eye Pine (1) Drops of Gold Japanese Holly (1) Dwarf Clumping Bamboo (1) Dwarf Crested Iris (1) Dwarf Florida Anise Tree (1) Dwarf Japanese Andromeda (2) Eco Minibox Azalea (1) Add to Cart. Carolyn, Carolyn, I remember seeing this shrub when we visited Chanticleer together last year, and somehow I could not admire it as much as you did. Amend soil with organic materials to help encourage proper water drainage. The Hinkley plant, Edgeworthia chrysantha, had much larger foliage and flowers than the Raulston Arboretum's Edgeworthia papyrifera, combined with an incredible sweet floral fragrance. 2. If you are still interested, you could contact me at the end of March and ask about the status. The silky hairs glow in the light, and the plant looks like it is covered with hundreds of silver flowerssimply breathtaking. Anne, Thanks so much. They were in bloom because we had temperatures in the low 70s before it went down to 18 degrees F on 3/4/17 and 14 F on 3/5. I can never decide whether the buds or the flowers are more beautiful. The papery bark has been used in paper production. It has wonderful form ! Pbm, The post profiles Edgeworthia chrysantha. After reading my postI can see I rambled and that I am very concerned about my lovely shrub. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. Now it is sailing through a very hot and dry summer with no additional watering and practically no rain since the end of July. I have seen them go limp in very dry weather, but the pop right back if I catch it in time. Sold out. Thank you! My Edgeworthia has always done this from the day I brought it home, it survived two terrible winters with only a few lost buds and I think it has grown a foot this summer. Thank you to everyone. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. Carolyn. I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. Was surprised to see one at my favorite nursery and snatched it up. Soon the long, slender leaves grow in, turning the shrub into a mound of attractive foliage that can grow to 6 feet (2 m.) in each direction. edj-WORTH-ee-ah. I am now located in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. However, I love seeing the entire bush more than just the small buds. Molly, If your edgeworthia forms buds, but they dont open, then you must be experiencing extreme cold during the time the buds are on the plants, late fall to late winter. I havent seen anything but chrysantha on the market for years now. I purchased 3, two are 66 and the third is maybe 45, with smaller leaves, must be slightly different cultivars. I grow mine in zone 6B. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon' and 'Rubra') #1. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. You can also purchase paper bushes from . And maybe more rootgrow, the fungi creating an addit. Carolyn. 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. Select woody and semi-ripe nodal stems to cut using pruning shears or a sharp knife. Thanks. What zone are you in? That said, Id run to buy one and not lose that year!!! This is a misleading time of year on the Vineyard. Its done wonderfully in my garden. Full sun is ok along the coast but some afternoon shade is best inland. Ive seen edgeworthia in a couple nurseries around here, and though the buds and blooms were beautiful, I thought the young plants looked awkward as they were basically a stick with a few measly little branches at the top. However it gets very hot here in the summer, 90 to 100 degrees routinely in July and August and there is usually a drought. Keep in touch. Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. This may be one for future planting when some of my trees and shrubs get up a bit. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (S-0747) SOLD OUT! Can I get on the list for an edgeworthia in April? Wait to water until the top few inches of soil are dry. Some Cedrus deodara, Cunninghamia lanceolata glauca, and Araucaria araucana have done well there also. This edgeworthia is pictured in mid-April on the terrace of the main house at Chanticleer gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Carolyn what a magical shrub..those silky tassel flowers have always made me want to touch themI have never seen it in flower but it is exotic lookingthis is indeed a very special shrub to grow. Nice idea on the planter. They were not happy. 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. In January, white flower buds begin opening to wonderfully fragrant, golden-yellow, honeysuckle like flowers densely packed in round clusters that . Unless you have the red / orange form, akebono, which was apparently a blooming flop for mist folks. This is if you havent guessed yet my single favorite plant. Here it is an unusual and elegant four season ornamental notable for its leaves, buds, flowers, and habit. You are the same zone as us. Also, I want ti transplant it now, not in Spring, as I will not be here then. I had never heard of Edgeworthia before (relatively new gardener) thats a beautiful looking shrub. To all reports, it is less hardy and less floriferous. The mature bushes you have pictured, however, are gorgeous! 'Akebono' (or 'Red Dragon'): This variety features . I am wondering if you, Carolyn, have been able to locate any new ones. Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? Carolyn. Drooping, rounded flower buds covered with silky, silvery hairs appear on top of naked stems. Although it's an attractive plant throughout the year, paper bush starts to shine in late fall. Starr, I hope everyone understands that I am not recommending an edgeworthia for zone 5. I have had an Edgeworthia chrysantha growing in my yard (NE side of house, against a rock wall) on Cape Cod, MA for over 12 years, and it is spectacular every winter thru spring. 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