Edgeworthia is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan. BIGGEST CONCERN IS IF I SHOULD PLANT IT DEEPER SO IT HAS MORE CHANCES TO GET MORE MOISTURE IN SUMMER, in case there would be noone at the lication to water it in summer in the future!? You dont appear to be on my customer email list. If not, I guess I will have to try a more Southern raised US Chrysantha What exactly is a leaf compost (leaves which turned into soil?). 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). tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. 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. Delivery options. I bought one from you last spring and it did beautifully in the summer and fall, and late fall brought the tight white buds which I watched expectantly all through the winter. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Regular price $21.00 . (LogOut/ You have shown photos of this beautiful shrub before but not the open flowers (unless I missed a post). Carolyn, I am about 50 miles south of ATlanta and have grown two edgeworthia for about five years. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. In season, the shrub seems fine, but if relocation will help, well find a better spot for it. Eastern sun; partial shade; a protected area Beautiful. We had a few days this past winter that were close to zero degrees with high winds, the blooms did not last as long as usual, but it still smelled heavenly and looks great today. The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1-1/2 . I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. It is in dappled morning shade, a window of full sun in the mid afternoon, and shaded in late afternoon. 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. For those who don't know the Piroche Plants story, let me share. I have no idea. 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. As to sun or shade, I have six of these beauties of various ages surrounding my house. But I guess we have a micro-climate factor that works against me, otherwise known as the whims of Mother Nature. It is hard to give advice not seeing your sight. I have always wanted one but was told it wasnt hardy in my climate (5 southwestern CT). 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? I really appreciate everyone taking time to leave comments. Name City/State Email Phone Prod Type Availability; Youngblood Nursery Inc. Salem, OR: Email now: 503-390-8619: Container: 3 + Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - 1 listing. Edgeworthia (paper bush) is a genus of plants in the family Thymelaeaceae.When the genus was first described, it was published twice in the same year (1841), in two separate publications: Plantarum vascularium genera: secundum ordines naturales digesta eorumque differentiae et affinitates tabulis diagnostacis expositae; and Denkschriften der Regensburgischen Botanischen Gesellschaft. I pruned it before the first budding, probably in January/February and I pruned it hard taking some limbs down to the trunk. Where are you located? We're all for anything that blooms early! 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) It is still quite rare. 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. T, Thanks for reporting in. However, mine sailed through our harsh winter with -10 F (10 degrees below our supposed zone low) and bloomed. It's a sad state of affairs. It was a more elegant plant (closer looking to a daphne) but far more fussy and slow growing (like a daphne) than chrysantha. I thought a six foot spread area would be enough! Carolyn. Now, since roots have not developed yet, the leaves shrivel up in the afternoon if not watered every other day. Greetings from Bulgaria, EVERYONE. Bird song is once again enlivening Island woods and thickets. Im so glad that you are selling them in PA. Ive transported quite a number of these to my relatives there in the last ten years, and now have an excuse not to! Carolyn, I cant get this blog entry to let me leave a comment (maybe its full? The flowers are beginning to open-thanks Carolyn:), Robin, Camellia x Winters Joy is a gorgeous plant too. Edgeworthias leaves are large and tropical, and its bark is an unusual reddish-brown. Hank, Thanks for giving us the information about your plant. Facebook: Carolyns Shade Gardens has a Facebook page where I post single photos, garden tips, and other information that doesnt fit into a blog post. Not quite as scented as the species. So glad you waited and thanks for letting us know. Thanks for the link )in advance). 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). As to size, papyrifera may go well over 6x6 in time, as I have one that is there in 6 years (in half sun). We made the original selection from a group of seed-grown plants, imported from China by Canada's Piroche Plants in the late 1990s. General information. You have tubular flowers with longer tubes that pale faster. Not only did it make it, it has flourished and I will have to prune again this winter! The sweet fragrance reminds you that paper bush is kin towinter daphne(but it's much easier to grow). Thanks for helping make this plant known. How gorgeous is that!! Merry Christmas to you and your family. They exude a powerful perfume in the evening. 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. It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. Simply beautiful. The native range of this species is S. China to N. Myanmar. Happy holidays to you and your family Carolyn! It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. It does get a little morning sun. As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. Carolyn. I live near New Hope so thats ve convenient! Protect paper bush plants from the harsh afternoon summer heat and strong winds. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. Push a branch into the ground, stick a brick or stone on it, and one year later you will have a rooted plant to detach from the main much like an azalea. Carolyn. There is basic information about the nursery along with catalogues and a place to subscribe to the blog. Hope you are having a good winter! Carolyn. to see if it helps. We have 2 Edgeworthias that were planted in full shade. Carolyn. The buds of E. chrysantha can get frozen with a resulting loss of flowers but the plants bounce right back. If only I were good at shaping! Unless I dig it up and bring it in, it will likely not survive at all. I doubt it would take our freeze/thaw and blistery winds in late February/March. Ive researched and researched and the only name that keeps popping up to identify my plants is Edgeworthia. They are flourishing & a great addition to our daylily bed. I keep a regular Daphne in a pot so I can move it around and protect it over winter until it grows some. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I have seen a couple of close up shots before, but dont recall seeing bush shots. Paper bush is a sweet-smelling plant with minimal upkeep. I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. Here it is an unusual and elegant four season ornamental notable for its leaves, buds, flowers, and habit. 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: I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. It has come back well, however, with very little die back. I hope something works for you soon. Will he destroy the edgeworthia? | Should I even go so far as to put up some wind screens for the first winter or two? Intriguing Asian deciduous daphne relative that makes a rounded 5' shrub. I had concluded the same thing about sun and shade but on the basis of far less experience so it is great to hear confirmation. The branch would have become damaged from rubbing on the house and I did not want that. We had no rain and high temperatures from August 1 through most of September last year, and I didnt water my edgeworthiait thrived. I would guess two to three ft. as I tried to keep a nice shape to it. I have never seen anything like it! Trying my first Camellia hybrid, April Kiss now. There is an evergreen dogwood called something like Empress of China that might work. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. 2 members have or want this plant for trade. They are so beautiful. Another option is Junkers Nursery in England (www.junker.co.uk) which Dirk got the Pontica Hybrid from. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. Carolyn. Stress. Nice idea on the planter. Carolyn, Can I order for shipping 3 Edgeworthia chrisanthas from your nursery. Everyone feel free to chime in! The large yellow and white blooms put on a display in late winter. 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. Family: Thymelaeaceae. Cuttings root easily in moist soil. Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. 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. 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. I was also thinking about planting it in afternoon shade as I was worried for the scorching summer sun but then that would be a side open to the wind in winter, which I thought was the bigger problem, so I planted it in a sheltered from the winter wind but very sunny spot. How quickly does it grow? Even now in November its leaves are droopy and in summer they were shrivelling and drying completely. I dont see it now on either of mine, but they are pretty small. RM EC6X56 - Close up of yellow flowers of Edgeworthia chrysantha, the oriental paper bush, a beautiful winter-flowering scented shrub blooming in winter, England. Kathy, How exciting! I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. 2. The edgeworthias in our zone 7A area, which never went below freezing this winter, were damaged but not killed, although some didnt suffer at all. It is planted in the existing clay soil mixed half and half with leaf compost. The Edgeworthia Paperbush is a medium-sized shrub that has remarkable yellow blossoms in late winter. Robert E. Lyons. Hope that helps. Leslie, I hope that you will report back on the results of your trial. Lush green leaves follow and persist through the summer. Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? Carolyn. I wanted to attach a picture but do not see an option to do it. This is a misleading time of year on the Vineyard. I have a corylopsis not pauciflora, I forget which one but this year it has doubled in size and was loaded with beautiful yellow chains of flowers last spring. I grow mine in zone 6B. Great info, Liane. About 3 x 3 perfect shape covered with buds . I didnt think it would be hardy farther north than zone 7. Although articles state that its common name is paper bush, I have never heard anyone who actually grows it call it anything but edgeworthia. Privacy Policy Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. Anne, See my response to Joyce. Thank you for all the information on Edgeworthia. 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. I have never pruned mine. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. Oh my word!!! I dont care so much about the unattractive quality, I just dont want to lose one of my favorite shrubs of all time!! Germination still might need more time at varying temperatures. Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? I do believe you could cut one to the ground without fear of harm given the basal shoots they push up. Edgeworthia chrysantha and the cultivar 'Akebono' are two fabulous plants in the Daphne family boasting incredibly bright and fragrant flowers in late winter and early spring. Carolyn. Susan, Susan, I will have them for sale in April, but you would have to come here and get itthey are in three gallon pots. Edgeworthia buds in November as they start to expand. Unless you can give up your Edgeworthia before it gets too large, then I would not plant one. If you contact Dirk in Germany, let him know you have heard about it from Nik from Bulgaria. With the intoxicating scent of its winter flowers and its tropical look and feel, Edgeworthia, commonly called Paper Bush, is a superstar of a fragrant winter flowering shrub. Start with eight to 12 weeks at 70F. Photo by Susan Safford. And there are photos on google of it growing in containers.. My 2 Edgeworthia survived a brutal 5B winter of extended -20s. Mine gets morning sun only. The papyrifera is much less cold harder and vigorous. The first of these shrubs to bloom . Explore workshops & register now. Hello Liz, Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. To all reports, it is less hardy and less floriferous. *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 Carolyn. Young shrubs don't require any pruning except to remove dead or diseased foliage. This edgeworthia is pictured in mid-April on the terrace of the main house at Chanticleer gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. I love the stark branch structure with the large silver buds in the winter. I even had to cut a whole shrivelled branch. It is now so largejust as wide as it is tallthat it will take 3 or 4 strong people to move it. As for me, my edgeworthia is thriving in zone 7 with temperature and weather conditions very similar to yours. Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. It has partial sun/high shade. So excitedI planted my first edgeworthia this fall, and Im anxiously awaiting its blooms. Happy Holidays, Carolyn. Is it because I live in a country that has no winter? Paper bush plants do not need fertilizer but benefit from adding organic material to the surrounding soil yearly. Carolyn. Where is your Garden. 4243 S. NC 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602 | Phone: (828) 294-2081 - Fax: (828) 294-4299 Then if nothing works I would move it if at all possible. Pruning may be considered heresy, but I also need some light through that window. Edgeworth (1812-81) and English amateur botanist employed by the East India Company.. Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. It has protection from winter winds, which come from the north west here, so that the buds, which form in November, dont dessicate. Best regards My plant blooms prolifically and scents the whole side of the house. (404) 880-9848. i live in zone 8a,and would like to know if i can purchase Edgeworthia from you ?If yes, please send me details. 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 make a habit of gifting it to others so I can see more of them! Interesting post. 2 vendors have this plant for sale. Then, in late winter, they pop open to reveal pendant clusters of white tubular blooms on the outside, tipped with yellow. 'Ruby Splash': This variety is rare and contains red flowers. Follow this link https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/ and please make a comment with your edgeworthia exeriences! Now the prior less hardy version, papyrifera, with a smaller leaf I would have hesitated to prune. Paper bush is a relatively heat-tolerant plant that works well inshade gardens. In my previous posts I described our huge and spectacular E. chrysantha which we had for fifteen years in Barnstable, Massachusetts. across (5 cm), packed with fragrant, silky orange-red flowers (up to 40 per flower head). It is gorgeous in the winter. Providing winter interest and fragrance, Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. I know you have been busy, but did you see a post I did and linked to you? It arrived fairly recently in the US. Deciduous shrub. Its planted in full shade but sometime in the summer it needs extra water due to the heat in the air and dryness of the soil. I would have a hard time giving mine up, they are so beautiful and fragrant. Denis Lucey is a customer of mine. Pruning my be in my plants future too. 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 Red Dragon went belly up pretty quickly but the species has thrived in a very windy, exposed southern location in Darlington, MD. 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. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. In Japan, the paper is used to make banknotes. Happy Winter, Emily, I too find Edgeworthia to be a very hardy plant. I just purchased an edgeworthia from my favorite nursery in the Atlanta area. Carolyn. Last year however none of the buds opened. Carolyn. if not could you recommend a supplyer, David, I only ship snowdrops and mini hostas. Is more sun needed for better blooming/ scent??? The only caveat I might add, since you are in Bulgaria, is to be certain the plant you get is the large leaved Edgeworthia chrysantha and not the smaller leaved Edgeworthia papyrifera (if that is even still available in the trade). Carolyn. It can reach a height of 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m). It was planted in late winter, and now, June 20th is showing some yellow leaves on the lower branches. Organic materials such as fully decomposed compost, straw, grass clippings, and shredded bark mulch help improve the ground. Carolyn. I thought maybe too much sun. 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%!? I can never decide whether the buds or the flowers are more beautiful. If you read the comments, there are plants growing in SC in full sun. Would you mind telling me where you found your edgeworthia? I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. 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 dont ship plants except snowdrops and miniature hosta. Try calling Gardenhood, they may need to call you back (and they are closed until next week) but someone there should be able to find it for you if it's available! The papery bark has been used in paper production. 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. A truly unique winter-flowering shrub with a beautifully intense fragrance! Enjoyed the snowflakes on the page! Life always gets in the way of gardening. I would just have to goggle it. Taxonomy. Thank you!!! Rarely seen outside of arboretum collections, be one of the lucky few to add this elegant edgeworthia to your own garden. Finally, height and width estimates range all over the place with a consensus probably being 6 by 6. 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? Click here https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/. Robyn, My edgeworthia in a more exposed site did not bloom last year either. Edgeworthia chrysantha also known as paper bush is a collectors plant. You can look at my Facebook page here or click the Like button on my right sidebar here. Carolyn from Carolyns Shade Garden wrote an excellent article about them in December. The oldest reference to it growing in the US that I have found is 1993 at the fairgrounds in Raleigh. Because the shape is so beautiful and the shrubit is over 7 feet tall and wide nowI can hardly tell where I pruned the branch. Now I wish I had ordered a paper bush! Zone information is also variable, and the only thing I can guarantee is that specimens have been growing successfully in the Delaware Valley area of Pennsylvania for some time. There are some growing in the trial gardens at Park Seed (a couple miles from my house) and they are in almost full sun. In my Wayne garden, the Edgeworthia planted last year in an east facing spot with high shade seemed to thrive this Spring and Summer, even though the buds mostly froze over the winter. It had smaller leaves, grew slower and smaller, and was significantly less cold hardy even for me in Atlanta. 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. Edgeworthia in its native habitat, on my. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. Also, I am planning some landscaping within a paved courtyard, and wondering if you can suggest a small, unusual, flowering tree (preferably evergreen). I would look for the warmest microclimate you have in your garden. I will continue to keep an eye on her and hope this winter goes well for both of us! I am glad you are enjoying it. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. I have one and live in southern England. When I walk up my driveway I start to smell the scent from about 20 meters away, heavenly! The Akebono finally leafed out, so now I have two growing side by side, vigorously. Edgeworthia 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon') on . 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. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. 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