One year later, voila. Paper bush is available in various showy blooms, each with distinct colors and sizes. It is in dappled morning shade, a window of full sun in the mid afternoon, and shaded in late afternoon. I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Regular price $21.00 . But I would say that unless you are committed to serious pruning or a very large container, skip the container. Images. Other data. I think of them as silver with yellow interiors. . Click here https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/. Any ideas? The unique tightset clusters congregate on the tips of erect yet . 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. I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. Mine in Germantown on southeast side of house has bloomed nicely. I need to replant my Chrysantha now to a new shadier location on the side of a big fir tree and a bit elevated location so without a drainage in the hole which turned out bad. Mine seem to be drought tolerant but go limp whenever they are dry. The flowers are beautiful and the fragrance is amazing. Although there is some confusion about this, Red Dragon is a cultivar of a different species of edgeworthia, E. papyerifera, which is less hardy as you found out. A Google search revealed not much information other than one edgeworthia that had been moved three times successfully. Tatyana, The drooping leaves are not a problem. These plants are winter hardy in USDA Zones 7 through 10, down to 5F, if grown in humus-rich, moist, and well-draining soil. The plant's structure makes it suitable for hedges or as a feature plant with well-formed branches filling the shape. And maybe more rootgrow, the fungi creating an addit. I grow mine in zone 6B. This blog has been very helpful, thank you Carolyn. Anne, See my response to Joyce. The rapidly growing paper bush grows five to eight feet tall and wide, depending on the selection. Carolyn. RM 2MEW921 - Edgeworthia chrysantha. Thank you for the information about Dirk, his site is wonderful. 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. Remember that watering deeply once per week allows . In my previous posts I described our huge and spectacular E. chrysantha which we had for fifteen years in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Do you have any experience with pests/diseases on this plant? Clusters of white buds burst into a rich-red display of verbena-like blooms on bare stems. Carolyn. Select woody and semi-ripe nodal stems to cut using pruning shears or a sharp knife. It is getting so big that I may have to cut it back! However, the temperatures were 10 degrees below the lows for our zone this winter and buds may have frozen. Greetings from Bulgaria, EVERYONE. This coming winter will be our 5th winter together. More feedback as the seasons pass. I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? My compost just happens to be composed of thoroughly decomposed leaves. 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. I love it. Although there is an orange-red form, edgeworthia akebono (or Red Dragon) on the market, it is unfortunately the nonfragrant, shorter, diploid form. 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. My neighbor has the same problem. Here it is an unusual and elegant four season ornamental notable for its leaves, buds, flowers, and habit. Carolyn. 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. Underplanting of Spring ephemerals has helped distract from the bareness. If you want to return to my blogs homepage to access the sidebar information (catalogues, previous articles, etc.) When I walk up my driveway I start to smell the scent from about 20 meters away, heavenly! Next year I will tackle it earlier, when the blooms start getting ragged, and not wait for them all to drop. In the last years I am not getting temperatures around -13C or 9F and that is for short periods, a few hours a couple of times each winter, most of the time it is around freezing or a bit above at night only. You will love your edgeworthia eventually. I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. For those who don't know the Piroche Plants story, let me share. Anne, Thanks so much. . Carolyn. Wish I could see your garden. Edgeworthias seem to be very hardy, but I will not test mine. After reading my postI can see I rambled and that I am very concerned about my lovely shrub. However, I have been able to offer it to my customers in fall 2011 and fall 2012 because my wholesale shrub supplier carries beautiful specimens of it. Edgeworthia in its native habitat, on my. Hopefully, itll be gone soon. Carolyn. More sun exposure means showier blooms. As for me, my edgeworthia is thriving in zone 7 with temperature and weather conditions very similar to yours. I purchased 3, two are 66 and the third is maybe 45, with smaller leaves, must be slightly different cultivars. I have never seen anything like it! How many years was the plant growing in your container? I really appreciate everyone taking time to leave comments. I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. The common name, Paperbush, comes from its use to produce quality paper. Add cutting to a well-watered container filled with organically-rich soil. I would like to get another. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. I did have to take off a branch that was against the house and I hated every second of it. Carolyn. Thank you for the article! 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. I have one and live in southern England. Interesting post. I just called my supplier, and they will have 10 for me in April if all goes according to plan. How about fertilizers? It would help to know where you are. Carolyn. It was planted in late winter, and now, June 20th is showing some yellow leaves on the lower branches. We have very hot summers here, 90 to 100 degrees F, and it didnt rain for a lot of July, August, and September. 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). drooping its leaves in afternoon sun. Change). You are the same zone as us. Both composted hardwood and ground pine bark suppress root rot. The site is about 15 feet from the house, which I would think provides protection from the NW. I am wondering if you, Carolyn, have been able to locate any new ones. Edgeworthias can take full sun, but full sun areas are usually less protected from winter cold and wind. Will pamper and baby if need. It rains every few days now and still it is not enough and extra watering is needed. I thought a six foot spread area would be enough! 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. http://www.seidelbast.net/ponticahybrid.html, https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/, https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold. Carolyn. I think that saved the buds from freezing in our exceedingly low temperatures this winter. Ann, I am glad to hear they are covering edgeworthia at Longwood now. My previous was around 50 feet from our door, but if the wind was right in March, the fragrance was apparent. My edgeworthia is about 5 yrs full sun, but few buds ever open. RF 2BE2DAW - Edgeworthia chrysantha up close with a cherry plum tree in the background. At least now I think we know they are definitely hardy here. I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. It was a more elegant plant (closer looking to a daphne) but far more fussy and slow growing (like a daphne) than chrysantha. Hank, Akebono is not supposed to be hardy where we are. 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. Finally, height and width estimates range all over the place with a consensus probably being 6 by 6. It has partial sun/high shade. If only I were good at shaping! Keep in touch. It can also be grown to good effect against a west- or south-facing wall (as at the Savill Garden, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire) or in a cool greenhouse to produce a delightful fragrance when flowering. Now, since roots have not developed yet, the leaves shrivel up in the afternoon if not watered every other day. The silky hairs glow in the light, and the plant looks like it is covered with hundreds of silver flowerssimply breathtaking. Keeping paper bush plants healthy as they establish will help promote better results in the future. It faces east and is surrounded by other shrubs and overhung by trees. 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!? We get so attached to our plantsor is it just me? My 2 Edgeworthia survived a brutal 5B winter of extended -20s. Carolyn, Carolyn So enjoy your blog and this is a plant that I would love in my Brooklyn garden. Carolyn. I also prune an entire branch if needed because the shape of mine is open, symmetrical, and I want it to stay that wayI dont want a bush. Carolyn. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. Edgeworthia. Can I get on the list for an edgeworthia in April? Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' Sold out. edgeworthia chrysantha akebono. Joy, this is really helpful. Happy Holidays, Carolyn. This causes the leaves to go limp when its hot but doesnt seem to harm the plants, time will tell. 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. Tina, I would love to see your photos when you are done with your break from blogging. It had smaller leaves, grew slower and smaller, and was significantly less cold hardy even for me in Atlanta. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. 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. The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. Cold combined with wind seems to be the bigger enemy of this plant in zone 6b gardens as Carolyn and everyone I know in Pennsylvania with them has experienced. If the exposure to direct sun is for many hours I would try anythingumbrella, stone, pine straw, lean-to, etc. Basically I had to water it every day not to have the leaves droop. I have never done it but I dont see why pruning would be a problem. Carolyn. I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. Some of the flowers were open, those are kind of a dull manila folder color now. I also prune this after the blooms are finished because I would never sacrifice them. I, too, am ready to get one next growing season. You have tubular flowers with longer tubes that pale faster. Sold out. Synonym: Edgeworthia tomentosa. No, I dont. It gives me something to look forward to. (LogOut/ Other issues include root rot-related issues from using poorly draining soil. Place in indirect sunlight, and new roots should emerge within weeks. It currently is about 7-8 high by 1215 wide. (LogOut/ These are hardy shrubs and fast growers unlike the Daphne. I recently acquired to beautiful plants that I am going to try in zone 5b, SE Michigan. Edgeworthias grow fast in SC! I can enjoy the structure and color from the sun room in the winter, but venture out despite snow or rain for the scent. They are flourishing & a great addition to our daylily bed. 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. Life always gets in the way of gardening. The mature bushes you have pictured, however, are gorgeous! Liane, I think Edgeworthia papyrifera is not hardy in our area. 'Ruby Splash': This variety is rare and contains red flowers. Carolyn, Can I order for shipping 3 Edgeworthia chrisanthas from your nursery. To all reports, it is less hardy and less floriferous. I would love to order an Edgeworthia for myself. Just because you are zone 5B doesnt mean you dont have little pockets of zone 6. 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. Such is the case with my Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Rubra,' a very-hard-to-find selection of the also scarce species. You dont appear to be on my customer email list. Wait to water until the top few inches of soil are dry. Happy Winter, Emily, I too find Edgeworthia to be a very hardy plant. Are the leaves on your Edgeworthia exhibiting this behavior or are the leaves actually shriveling-up first and then falling off? Blooming on naked stems over long periods, at least 4-6 weeks in late winter and early spring, they open from silvery flower . I do not water so the plant receives no supplemental water. Carolyn. It is hard to give advice not seeing your sight. Joy, It is normal for the old leaves to turn yellow and fall off. But your photographs are stunning and have obviously entranced your many readers! Email me when this plant is available. $ 23.00. Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? While the paper bush thrives in most pH environments, it is best in soil rich in organic materials. 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. Rosemary, I have never seen one growing in a pot. Edgeworthia buds in November as they start to expand. Im wondering if its worth trying, and pruning the plant as I go to keep things more manageable. I originally favored the look of a vase like central stem, which proved stupid on a slope, so I advise taking terrain into consideration. Or had not ticked the right box for notifications to see your replies earlier. Nice idea on the planter. I grow Edgeworthia chrysantha, gardenii, and cv. And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? There is also a cultivar with orange flowers called Red Dragon or Akebono which I covet but is also not hardy. The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1-1/2 . Its done wonderfully in my garden. 20% OFF early spring interest 2 litre pot: 59.99 47.99: 2 litre pot. Everyone feel free to chime in! Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. As paper bush plants mature, the shrub produces plant suckers, an unintended branch, or new growth that adds more stress to the plant. '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. Love the snowflakes too! My day is complete! Would you mind telling me where you found your edgeworthia? Whatever plant youre writing about I want to have it! It is a shrub and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Water more frequently in the summer. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. No idea. 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. Protect paper bush plants from the harsh afternoon summer heat and strong winds. It doesn't require full sun, but it does prefer indirect light, filtered or not. I am going to try propogating from cutting soon but have heard its virtually impossible to do. It is planted in a southeastern exposure. Carolyn. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. Let me know what happens. It can reach a height of 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m). Edgeworthia chrysantha is a deciduous shrub with dark green, leathery, single, alternate, lanceolate leaves, 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long. The papyrifera is much less cold harder and vigorous. As to sun or shade, I have six of these beauties of various ages surrounding my house. It is cold-hardy to 5F degrees. Keep in touch and let us know where you decide to plant your lovely Edgeworthia and how she fares. Delivery options. It grows against the house with Southern exposure (otherwise not particularly protected) and no supplemental water. Glad you enjoyed it. 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. Is more sun needed for better blooming/ scent??? Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. So glad to hear someone is growing one on Cape Cod as I am looking for a special plant for my mother! I have to heavily prune one of several that wants to grow humongous by my front door walk every year. We have 2 Edgeworthias that were planted in full shade. I have only seen three plants besides my two, and all three were in protected courtyard areas. General information. Carolyn. Young shrubs don't require any pruning except to remove dead or diseased foliage. So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. 'Snow Cream': Boasting large clusters of highly fragrant, golden-yellow flowers, this variety is supposedly more cold-hardy than regular paper bush (down to 0F). I am a retail nursery. Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. I have never smelled it , though near our front door & have never seen it flower. Give it light shade and moist, fertile, acidic, well-drained soil containing lots of organic material. Christina. Occasionally, paper bush plants are susceptible to earwigs when the soil becomes too damp. When sunlight hits the buds, the paper bush seems to bloom already. I am obviously worried about hardiness, so winter protection is an issue. Lourdes, Are you local because I am not mail order? Lee Lee, Thank you so much for your extensive comment. The first of these shrubs to bloom . 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). Mine have set buds this summer while temps hovered in the 90s. Hank, Thanks for giving us the information about your plant. A shame, but often the case with orange or red cultivars of white flowering plants. Mine faces southeast with a wall and shrubs behind it so it is protected from winter winds. RM EC6X56 - Close up of yellow flowers of Edgeworthia chrysantha, the oriental paper bush, a beautiful winter-flowering scented shrub blooming in winter, England. All Rights Reserved. Deciduous shrub. Erica x carnii #1 Edgeworthia 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon') on . I am now located in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts. Id leave it be. Built with Volusion. If there are any left I would like to try one in southeast Michigan zone 6 (now changed from zone 5) and will grow it in a protected place, maybe in a area that Japanese maples would like. Thanks in advance! I am not sure what is going on with the ads. Planting Edgeworthia chrysantha - Paperbush - In this video I plant a Edgeworthia chrysantha in my front yard. Not sure he could send a plant to USA for sanitary regulations. 15 Zone 8 Plant Ideas For The Lower South, How To Grow And Care For French Hydrangeas, How To Grow And Care For Osiria Roses (Hybrid Tea Rose), How To Grow And Care For 'Meyer' Lemon Trees, How To Grow And Care For 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop, How To Grow And Care For A Christmas Cactus, How To Grow And Care For Common Honeysuckle, How To Grow And Care For 'Knock Out' Roses, Acidic to Neutral to Alkaline (6.0 to 8.0). 8 Options From 8.39 ( was 11.99) Description. 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. Plants reach about 5-6 feet tall. Moderate water needs in well-drained soil once established. Sun Mosaic North. Leaf curl or drop occurs when plants are over-or-underwatered. It is deciduous and has large and distinctive leaves. to see if it helps. 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. email me when in stock. Once again I wish I lived closer to you this plant is not sold in my area. Be patient. After it finishes blooming, it cloaks itself with very handsome foliage reminiscent of plumeria. A truly unique winter-flowering shrub with a beautifully intense fragrance! Drooping, rounded flower buds covered with silky, silvery hairs appear on top of naked stems. We finally moved them to an irrigated bed facing west where they get lots of sun & water. 'Grandiflora': The species with the largest flowers. Although here in piedmont NC we had a cold winter this year, we have had colder, so I dont think the low temperatures are the reason for our problem, I think I probably just didnt prune severely enough. Thank you!!! 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. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs, JOURNAL: Gardening Blogs for Plant Lovers My Education of a Gardener. Carolyn. That said, Id run to buy one and not lose that year!!! That one shared more of the daphne family fickleness. Another reason for yellowing leaves is insufficient airflow. 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. I still wish I could figure out why the older leaves yellow all during the season and fall off, that is the only thing that worries me. For catalogues and announcements of events, please send your full name, location, and phone number (for back up use only) to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com. My plants just grow lush green leaves and they keep growing without flowering or loosing their leaves. 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 looked up care for edgeworthia and happened onto your Blog. Photo by Susan Safford. I was quite intrigued by the post, where she included this particular specimen at the College. edj-WORTH-ee-ah. 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 Edgeworthia Paperbush is a medium-sized shrub that has remarkable yellow blossoms in late winter. They are placed by WordPress, my blog host. Carolyn. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. Have you done any propagating of these? They do great here, lots of blooms, growing large, 66 after 5 years. Publications. 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