Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - An orange/red and white flowering cultivar that is slightly fussier than the straight species. 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. And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? It there more current blogs? 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. 'Ruby Splash': This variety is rare and contains red flowers. 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??? Leslie, I hope that you will report back on the results of your trial. It has protection from winter winds, which come from the north west here, so that the buds, which form in November, dont dessicate. Hi Carolyn! Carolyn. I just purchased an edgeworthia from my favorite nursery in the Atlanta area. Carolyn. Is more sun needed for better blooming/ scent??? It arrived fairly recently in the US. Edgeworthia buds in November as they start to expand. I have never fertilized an edgeworthia Its such an unfussy plant and grows for me in full sun or full shade. Carolyn. It is such a beautiful plant. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. I thought they would be. One thing is clear though: you wont regret adding edgeworthia to your garden. A much sought after collector's plant for years, this exquisitely fragrant shrub offers tremendous architectural value with its multi-stemmed habit and light, cinnamon colored stems. Its leaves are dark green and it is covered with healthy buds. Edgeworthia buds as they appear through the heart of the winter. Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy this plant as well. We dug them & placed them in the woods where they merely survived for several years. Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' is a hard-to-find variety with beautiful red blooms. Carolyn. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' is slowed way down, but gradually opening. Exposure: Part Sun. What beautiful photos. I do believe you could cut one to the ground without fear of harm given the basal shoots they push up. Keep seeds inside the container moist. The foliage is beautiful! 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? After seedlings emerge, move plants to new containers or outside if planting in spring or early summer. My day is complete! T, Thanks for reporting in. Thank you! You have shown photos of this beautiful shrub before but not the open flowers (unless I missed a post). Now, looking at the Edgeworthia papyrifera, it has a slender shape from the branches to the flowers. I am struggling with site selection, but from the sounds of it this beautiful plant can thrive in sun and shade. I think of them as silver with yellow interiors. They are placed by WordPress, my blog host. Each bud expands to reveal 25 to 35 tubular flowers with a silky silver exterior and a bright yellow interior. . Paper bush plants are low maintenance. As a number of you have experienced, my Edgeworthia has become huge, it is was about 8ft high and 10ft wide, and I just had to prune it to allow for sunlight through our window. Hello Pamela, I prune quite hard and plan to go harder, because as Carolyn says, it blooms on year old wood and every year I am fighting the beautiful but too large monster again. Protect paper bush plants from the harsh afternoon summer heat and strong winds. |
Though 0F have been recorded back in time. Another reason for yellowing leaves is insufficient airflow. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. These dimensions make the Paperbush Plant a relatively large shrub compared to others, so it's best to keep this fact in mind since it will affect where you want . Donna, I only know of one nursery that supplies it down here. What an amazing looking plant. Carolyn, Oh no!! 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. What town and zone are you in? I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. Thank you for the article! The unique tightset clusters congregate on the tips of erect yet . It was a more elegant plant (closer looking to a daphne) but far more fussy and slow growing (like a daphne) than chrysantha. 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, I am about 50 miles south of ATlanta and have grown two edgeworthia for about five years. Terms. The Red Dragon went belly up pretty quickly but the species has thrived in a very windy, exposed southern location in Darlington, MD. This easy-to-maintain shrub does not have many pest or disease issues. I would never plant edgeworthia in the woods, but it can take a fair amount of sun as long as it is protected from winter winds. Perhaps some other commenters could help. Carolyn. What zone are you in? As a result, it tends to disappear in the garden. In my area and I believe several Edgeworthia owners have noted on this site, that the older leaves yellow and drop off all during the season, but new ones continue to grow. And fortunately they are fast growers which have gone down greatly in cost. I actually adore this plant when its just in budI think it adds great interest to the garden. About this time, Piroche Nursery of Canada began importing the first large shipment of edgeworthias from China. Carolyn. Edgeworthia does have a sticky look to it. Carolyn. I have pruned one edgeworthia back to the ground when it became unstable on its large central stem on a slope (5-6 diameter) and it has sprouted and regrown beautifully. Then if nothing works I would move it if at all possible. I dont care so much about the unattractive quality, I just dont want to lose one of my favorite shrubs of all time!! I would guess two to three ft. as I tried to keep a nice shape to it. Hello Edgeworthia lovers, If you are still interested, you could contact me at the end of March and ask about the status. Gently pack the cuttings, ensuring the entire bottom of the selection is below the top of the soil. Martha, What time of year did you prune it and how much did you take off? Joy, this is really helpful. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Family: Thymelaeaceae Hardiness: To Zone 7a Mature Size: 5'x5' Exposure: sun/pt shade Bloom Time: Feb-Mar Moisture Needs: moist to average Price: $ 30.00. It flowers on old wood so you would want to prune it right after it blooms. Will see how it does I have high hopes! The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. Great info, Liane. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. Other data. Carolyn, Can I order for shipping 3 Edgeworthia chrisanthas from your nursery. Ann, I am glad to hear they are covering edgeworthia at Longwood now. I wish blog posts could include a fragrance button! I am to apply some healthy soil bacteria roo to lower the transplant. I cant describe ityou will just have to find a specimen and experience it for your self. But your photographs are stunning and have obviously entranced your many readers! 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. Although these are forgiving plants, a woman I spoke to at a Georgia Perennial Assn event said she had tried and failed several times with containers. Unfortunately, ads on this page cause some problems the screen is jumping back to them, making it difficult to read and to write a comment. I got my first one from you about 6 or 7 years ago. Long, narrow, leathery, blue-green leaves up to 10 inches long give the shrub a tropical look. Follow this link https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/ and please make a comment with your edgeworthia exeriences! It's a sad state of affairs. I grow mine in an east-facing location with very high shade, but edgeworthias at the Scott Arboretum and Chanticleer are in the sun while Charles Cresson has a relatively old plant in full shade. Germination still might need more time at varying temperatures. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' paper bush. Julie, Zone 5 is a stretch but you have grown other plants that I wouldnt think you could. Our Edgeworthia is about 9 years old now, and last year and this, many of the upper leaves have become shriveled and unattractive, and then die back. The flowers are beautiful and the fragrance is amazing. I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. Mine have set buds this summer while temps hovered in the 90s. Unless I dig it up and bring it in, it will likely not survive at all. For the first couple of years after planting my Edgeworthia, I fretted over the yellowing leaves, but as Carolyn noted, thats what they do. I keep a regular Daphne in a pot so I can move it around and protect it over winter until it grows some. Liz, maybe an edgeworthia bonsai is in your future. Carolyn. You dont appear to be on my customer email list. One of the all-time favorite plants in our own gardens, Edgeworthia, also called Paper Bush, is a truly a multi-season color and fragrance factory. Each time new leaves form at the top of a branch, a lower leaf turns yellow and drops off, it does this all summer long. It doesn't require full sun, but it does prefer indirect light, filtered or not. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. Carolyn on Edgeworthia [], [] is new to me. 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. If you want to do mail order, all of mine came from here: https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold. [Note:Carolyns Shade Gardens is retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA. If pruning to adjust the plant's shape or appearance, wait until after blooming to remove branches.Summer isn't a downtime for the paper bush. They are best planted in flower beds or borders within a courtyard or informal garden setting. Grows slowly to 6-6 feet. For me in the south (7b/8), E. chrysantha is nearly indestructible. Last winter the buds freezedried and never opened on mine in Germantown (PA), but the plant is fine. They exude a powerful perfume in the evening. Interesting post. 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. My most favorite shrub! 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. Barbara, I remember the first time I saw the buds. The Edgeworthia paperbush flowers remain on the bush for three weeks. Thanks. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon' and 'Rubra') #1. More Information About Edgeworthia. Re: Edgeworthia as of today, with a late winter storm raging, I fear that the last of the buds on my shrub have withered, making this another year without the joy of experiencing it in full bloom. I agree, it is the Belle of the winter Garden. Glad you have found a place for it. I have often left mine which are in all possible sun and shade conditions during blazing hot, dry July or August for a week to ten days with no ill consequences. As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. Sun Mosaic North. RM 2MEW921 - Edgeworthia chrysantha. I would have a hard time giving mine up, they are so beautiful and fragrant. Had hoped there were two in the pot, wanted to have a row of three. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. Such is the case with my Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Rubra,' a very-hard-to-find selection of the also scarce species. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. 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. 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: Hello, I am in zone 7b. Where is your Garden. Paper bush is available in various showy blooms, each with distinct colors and sizes. I had never heard of Edgeworthia before (relatively new gardener) thats a beautiful looking shrub. I would definitely mulch and protect from wind. Be patient. Hi Judith, Nice idea on the planter. 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) Carolyn. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. The Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Cosby Courtyard is arguably the best specimen on campus, illustrating a nearly perfect form. 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. A shame, but often the case with orange or red cultivars of white flowering plants. The flowering period extends from February to April. across (5 cm), packed with fragrant, silky orange-red flowers (up to 40 per flower head). For me the yellow leaves are very noticeable because my tree is front and center in the front yard, so I fret about the yellow leaves too, but as long as everything else the tree needs is in correct order, I will just pick up the yellow leaves off the ground. 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. Wasnt lucky with that. Your reply would be highly appreciated!!! Beautiful shape and the smell is out of this world. Paper bush plants do not like to transplant after establishment, so try to choose a location where they can thrive permanently. Carolyn, We planted a whip of paper bark about 2 springs ago I am glad you appreciated the photos of the whole shrub. Not sure you can find this daphne in America, as it is very rare even in Europe. It also works as a border plant, in mass plantings, or woodland gardens. Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? Planted it under a big oak, east facing, will get 4 or so hours of morning sun in summer. Akebono did not make it through the winter, but Winter Gold flowered very well, in spite of another very cold March. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. Carolyn. Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' This plant looks delicate, the way E. papyrifera looks, but has reddish-orange . This is a misleading time of year on the Vineyard. Full sun is ok along the coast but some afternoon shade is best inland. As to size, papyrifera may go well over 6x6 in time, as I have one that is there in 6 years (in half sun). Generally I stick with plants that are zone appropriate because of the maintenance aspects. I live in Vancouver Washington & have 3 Edgeworthias. 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! It arrived fairly recently in the US. Hope readers can help Liz decide whether she can grow an edgeworthia in a container on an east facing, part shade terrace in New York City zone 7A. They were not happy. The tubular flowers are held in clusters and bloom in late winter and spring; they are often very fragrant. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. 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. But my worries are not that much about the hardiness as about the drought and heat tolerance in summer, as it is hot and quite dry in summer. 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