edgeworthia chrysantha 'akebono

Carolyn, We planted a whip of paper bark about 2 springs ago It now seems to be stabilizing, and most of it is as lovely as ever. Carolyn from Carolyns Shade Garden wrote an excellent article about them in December. Synonym: Edgeworthia papyrifera. Thank you for the article! I, too, am ready to get one next growing season. Carolyn. Theres the best time to transplant, prune, etc., in books, and then theres the best time for me which is when I have time and motivation otherwise the job wont get done. Deciduous shrub. 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: As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. The true glory of this plant come to the fore in early spring as golfball sized clusters of small deep orange flowers appear at the ends of the naked branches. See more ideas about rare plants, plants, edgeworthia chrysantha. 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. The previous commenter was intent on trying it in Michigan so I just told him what I would do if I wanted to grow a plant thats outside my zone. This deciduous shrub features showy blooms that last four to six weeks and emerge from equally beautiful silver flower buds. Germination still might need more time at varying temperatures. I prefer edgeworthia shaped to a single stem, but have seen it grown multi-stemmed also. Carolyn. What town and zone are you in? i live in zone 8a,and would like to know if i can purchase Edgeworthia from you ?If yes, please send me details. I would just have to goggle it. I also prune this after the blooms are finished because I would never sacrifice them. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Snow Cream' is a 2000 Juniper Level Botanic Garden/Plant Delights introduction that has proven to be one of our most popular introductions. A Google search revealed not much information other than one edgeworthia that had been moved three times successfully. My Edgeworthia plant is healthy, but I notice the bottom leaves are turning yellow, do I need to fertilize or is this natural to the species? Or had not ticked the right box for notifications to see your replies earlier. Click here to get to the home page of our website for catalogues and information about our nursery and to subscribe to our blog. Keep in touch. Occasionally, paper bush plants are susceptible to earwigs when the soil becomes too damp. Happy Holidays, Carolyn. Providing winter interest and fragrance, Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. The Edgeworthia paperbush flowers remain on the bush for three weeks. Carolyn. I am to apply some healthy soil bacteria roo to lower the transplant. I have seen only a couple of truly thriving aurantiacus. Synonyms. Carolyn. One thing is clear though: you wont regret adding edgeworthia to your garden. That is my sole experience. Start with eight to 12 weeks at 70F. But I guess we have a micro-climate factor that works against me, otherwise known as the whims of Mother Nature. 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. The flowers are beginning to open-thanks Carolyn:), Robin, Camellia x Winters Joy is a gorgeous plant too. It is such a new plant that I dont feel that I can make any generalizations about where or how it grows. Most sources say that edgeworthia grows in light to partial shade and requires moist, fertile, well-drained organic soil with supplemental water in summer. If the shrub has really outgrown its original spot, then I would move it and hope for the best because what choice do you have? Do you think providing some shade from a big umbrella or cover and covering the area around the trunk with stones would help the leaves not shrivel? Mine faces southeast with a wall and shrubs behind it so it is protected from winter winds. They were not happy. And fortunately they are fast growers which have gone down greatly in cost. Do you have any experience with pests/diseases on this plant? Hope that helps. It is a shrub and grows primarily in the temperate biome. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. Carolyn. Im partial to her because a previous boss said it would never make it Family: Thymelaeaceae. But since your son Alex will be helping with our spring clean-up soon, Ill be asking his advice. What a beauty this must be to see in person. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Also, I am planning some landscaping within a paved courtyard, and wondering if you can suggest a small, unusual, flowering tree (preferably evergreen). I love it. Is it ok? Carolyn. So Im getting from this blog that I should prune more severely in the early spring (ouch, scary!)?? So excitedI planted my first edgeworthia this fall, and Im anxiously awaiting its blooms. Carolyn. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. Carolyn. 59.99 47.99: Quantity: available to order from spring. Distribution. Its all of 18 tall now. It is getting so big that I may have to cut it back! I agree, it is the Belle of the winter Garden. 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 want people to ramble on about edgeworthias so that the information gets out there! Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. That would be ornamental enough but the fragrance is amazing. The Edgeworthia Chrysantha can grow up to 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) in 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) and 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) in 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm). Another reason for yellowing leaves is insufficient airflow. Edgeworthia buds as they appear through the heart of the winter. I have two Edgeworthia. Paper bush is suited to the Middle, Lower, and Coastal South (USDA Zones 7-9), although with protection, it might get by in the Upper South (USDA Zone 6). I am going to give cultural information for edgeworthia with the caveat that I dont think the plant has been grown long enough for it to be definitive. I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? These hang on the bare branches and flood the garden with an exotic perfume, creating a sight and smell you will love. Edgeworthias leaves are large and tropical, and its bark is an unusual reddish-brown. The leaves are slim, while the stems are thinner, resulting in a draping effect. This blog has been very helpful, thank you Carolyn. I can never decide whether the buds or the flowers are more beautiful. Thats exactly what I wanted to answer. The native range of this species is S. China to N. Myanmar. Then if nothing works I would move it if at all possible. Follow this link https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/ and please make a comment with your edgeworthia exeriences! I did lose one of those to a particularly bad southern winter once! The first of these shrubs to bloom . Bought at a garden show in early spring. They are so beautiful. Mine is about 6 feet tall and the same around, it is in a moveable planter (which I do not movebut I would if we are hit with a hurricane or some other natural disaster), the planter is 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet long, it is has yellow flowers, and it is gorgeous, but I have a concern. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. This entry was posted on December 10, 2012 at 2:27 pm and is filed under Fall, Shade Shrubs, winter, winter interest with tags Carolyn's Shade Gardens, Edgeworthia chrysantha, fragrant flowers, paper bush. You can also purchase paper bushes from . I was away for a few weeks in Jan-Feb. and then again in March,but not much has happened since then. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. Les, I agree, edgeworthia is an A+ plant that needs to become better known. It is so happy Carolyn. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. Native to Asia, the paper bush, named for its bark, is a durable shrub often used to make paper goods, including banknotes, books, and wallpaper. Thanks so much for answering the propagation question. Hi, I am growing what I believe is an Edgeworthia, however I have never seen mine flower. 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. My day is complete! Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. I dont have a recommended mail order source. *Edgeworthia chrysantha Snow Cream Papberbush - Winter hardy USDA Zones 7b-10b *Edgeworthia papyrifera Nanjing Gold Paperbush - USDA Zones 8-10 Posted in Horticulture Reports | Tagged Ashland Garden Club , Edgeworthia chrysantha Akebono , Flowers , Horticulture Report , plants , Plants for zone 7 , Winter Flowers , Winter Gardening , zone 7b That said, it doesnt seemed at all fazed by pruning. For catalogues and announcements of events, please send your full name, location, and phone number (for back up use only) to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com. Now after the dry hot summer I am thinking the potting mix I used with the drainage was drying out too fast unlike my clay soil and this time I should use more of my clay soil, at least 50%!? Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon' and 'Rubra') #1. Im pleased I stopped by and now have another beauty to add to my ever increasing wish list, Angie, I have a life list of plants that I eventually want to grow and some plants have been on the list for more than 20 years. Joyce, That must have been quite alarming. It would help to know where you are. I am however loving my Winters Joy! Moderate water needs in well-drained soil once established. 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. I hope it wont be a problem. Carolyn. However, another example of a mature edgeworthia plant can be found in the Terry Shane Teaching garden and two very small specimens can be found in the Harry Wood Garden and south of Martin Hall. Intriguing Asian deciduous daphne relative that makes a rounded 5' shrub. Heather @ heathrss@aol.com, Sorry, Heather, the only plants I ship are snowdrops and mini hostas. Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. Deciduous shrub; mature size: 4-6 ft T x W. Leaf curl or drop occurs when plants are over-or-underwatered. I didnt think it would be hardy farther north than zone 7. I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. Edgeworth (1812-81) and English amateur botanist employed by the East India Company.. Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. Christina. 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. In China, its bark is used to produce very high quality paper and for various medicinal purposes. I will continue to keep an eye on her and hope this winter goes well for both of us! Carolyn. I knew I couldnt let it grow on up past the windows and block all light in the bedroom so if it didnt make it, Id have to live with that. Not quite as scented as the species. Lourdes, Are you local because I am not mail order? I have grown it in my own garden for three years so I decided it was time for a full blown profile of what has become one of my favorite shrubs. Delivery options. Another option is Junkers Nursery in England (www.junker.co.uk) which Dirk got the Pontica Hybrid from. I was a little surprised given the success I have had with these in all kinds of sites (wet/dry, sun/shade). Germination can occur over the spring, but sometimes seeds require more than 12 months of warm stratification. It usually does not get below 8F here. However it gets very hot here in the summer, 90 to 100 degrees routinely in July and August and there is usually a drought. Ive transplanted stalks with roots with no issues and minimal care. A shame, but often the case with orange or red cultivars of white flowering plants. Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? I ordered the edgeworthia chrysantha from England. It is now almost five feet tall. Also I had read standing water in winter was not good for the roots, which is a problem for me in some winters, esp with underground water raising to the surface, so I made a drainage with stone at the bottom of the hole and planted the edgeworthia on top of the stones. Hank, Akebono is not supposed to be hardy where we are. I had a similar problem with the orange (?) I have concluded that edgeworthias are perfectly hardy in our zone. I thought a six foot spread area would be enough! Carolyn. 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) This is if you havent guessed yet my single favorite plant. It arrived fairly recently in the US. When I walk up my driveway I start to smell the scent from about 20 meters away, heavenly! 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