edgeworthia chrysantha 'akebono

Other data. Can I get on the list for an edgeworthia in April? Heather @ heathrss@aol.com, Sorry, Heather, the only plants I ship are snowdrops and mini hostas. Hi, I am growing what I believe is an Edgeworthia, however I have never seen mine flower. They do great here, lots of blooms, growing large, 66 after 5 years. Carolyn. Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. 2. I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. 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. Now the prior less hardy version, papyrifera, with a smaller leaf I would have hesitated to prune. Another species of the paperbush is the Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono,' also known as the red . Paper bush is a sweet-smelling plant with minimal upkeep. After it finishes blooming, it cloaks itself with very handsome foliage reminiscent of plumeria. I have one and live in southern England. 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. Any compost will do, it doesnt have to be from leaves. Donna, I only know of one nursery that supplies it down here. Pbm, The post profiles Edgeworthia chrysantha. (LogOut/ It grows against the house with Southern exposure (otherwise not particularly protected) and no supplemental water. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' Regular price $25.00 Regular price Sale price $25.00 Unit price / per . 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. 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. Not quite as scented as the species. paperbush 'Red Dragon' 'Red Dragon' is a deciduous, bushy shrub to 1.5m tall with supple stems and oval, green leaves. It isnt pretty for about a month after pruning. It is so happy That means it is rarely seen in public and private gardens and is hard to find at nurseries. If you read the comments, there are plants growing in SC in full sun. EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA PAPYRIFERA 'AKEBONO', A RARE SHRUB IS BEGINNING INTO BLOOM UNDER GLASS. 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. I would definitely mulch and protect from wind. Carolyn. We had no rain and high temperatures from August 1 through most of September last year, and I didnt water my edgeworthiait thrived. I adore this plant and have one in my zone 7b garden (North Carolina), where it blooms in late February. And maybe more rootgrow, the fungi creating an addit. Will he destroy the edgeworthia? I dont think they are at all hard to propagate. Carolyn, Carolyn So enjoy your blog and this is a plant that I would love in my Brooklyn garden. Spray soap and water solution to get rid of the infestation. The leaves are slim, while the stems are thinner, resulting in a draping effect. Whatever plant youre writing about I want to have it! I bought 2 at the Scott sale last year, one of the species and one Red Dragon. Great, Joyce, I am sure Alex and Practiced Hands Gardening can help. Germination still might need more time at varying temperatures. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. 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). 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. In The Heather Garden at Ft Tryon in Washington Heights NYC RM 2MEW921 - Edgeworthia chrysantha. Would you mind telling me where you found your edgeworthia? Carolyn. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. Give plants enough space, and plant them in a manageable amount of space. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. And there are photos on google of it growing in containers.. Intriguing Asian deciduous daphne relative that makes a rounded 5' shrub. My 2 Edgeworthia survived a brutal 5B winter of extended -20s. When is the time to collect seed and can new plants be propagated by seed? T, Thanks for reporting in. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. They were not happy. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. Interesting post. Griffin, GA, Anna, thanks for adding to the information about edgeworthia. 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. Lush green leaves follow and persist through the summer. I can only shade garden because of all our beautiful trees that I could never cut down to gain sunlight I did have them limbed up so we are getting a little more intense dappled sun in many areas. Life always gets in the way of gardening. 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. It also was very slow to leaf out, so I bought another yellow flowering Winter Gold plant which duplicates the one at the previous home. Keeping paper bush plants healthy as they establish will help promote better results in the future. It had smaller leaves, grew slower and smaller, and was significantly less cold hardy even for me in Atlanta. If you are still interested, you could contact me at the end of March and ask about the status. Eastern sun; partial shade; a protected area I am in zone 7a so not that far off from your zone. Adding a layer of organic mulch can protect the plant's roots and help retain moisture. Ive had them for about 8 years and hardly do anything to maintain them, just pinestraw mulch seems to keep them happy. I have never seen that happen but wilting can be a sign of too much water as well as too little. Keep in touch. Carolyn. Joy, by the way, it just occurred to me since you are in about the same climate conditions as I, I was suggested a possibly dry tolerant cold hardy daphne called Pontica HYBRID http://www.seidelbast.net/ponticahybrid.html The guy is called Dirk and he is in Germany. Should I mound up mulch at the base around Thanksgivng like I do with my roses and mums? Delivery options. Carolyn. It is now almost five feet tall. So glad to hear someone is growing one on Cape Cod as I am looking for a special plant for my mother! The first photo in the post of the Scott plant was taken in 2012 and the last picture in the post is of the same plant in 2006 so that gives you some idea. Im in Zone 7A and limited to a container garden. 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. Exposure: Part Sun. It was a more elegant plant (closer looking to a daphne) but far more fussy and slow growing (like a daphne) than chrysantha. Carolyn, I am about 50 miles south of ATlanta and have grown two edgeworthia for about five years. The edgeworthia I bought from you in the fall is doing great, and we get to see it every time we walk from the street to the front door. In China, its bark is used to produce very high quality paper and for various medicinal purposes. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. Edgeworthia is a shrub native to China and the Himalayas that provides superb fall and winter interest and a gardenia-like fragrance. I am glad you are enjoying it. I hope something works for you soon. Drooping, rounded flower buds covered with silky, silvery hairs appear on top of naked stems. My neighbor has the same problem. Your reply would be highly appreciated!!! Blooming on naked stems over long periods, at least 4-6 weeks in late winter and early spring, they open from silvery flower . I dont see it now on either of mine, but they are pretty small. Thank you for sharing. Joy, this is really helpful. I need advice as to the soil mix. 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. 'Akebono' may reach 8 ft by 8 ft in 10 years. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. If the whole plant looks mopey as sometimes happen, I will water it (but not otherwise). Sorry I can not vouch for growing conditions for the plant. 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 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. It has protection from winter winds, which come from the north west here, so that the buds, which form in November, dont dessicate. Edgeworth (1812-81) and English amateur botanist employed by the East India Company.. Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. Out of stock. We no longer sell shrubs so I havent been looking for edgeworthias. Red hellebore. Or had not ticked the right box for notifications to see your replies earlier. Paper bush plants do not need fertilizer but benefit from adding organic material to the surrounding soil yearly. Carolyn. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' is slowed way down, but gradually opening. Linda, As I said to Nancy, you will be able to buy it in April. Any suggestions? I thought maybe too much sun. 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. Add cutting to a well-watered container filled with organically-rich soil. I should have taken it out of the container last year. Beautiful. Last year however none of the buds opened. 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. 'Akebono' (or 'Red Dragon'): This variety features orange-red flowers and grows slower and more compact than other species. 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 was away for a few weeks in Jan-Feb. and then again in March,but not much has happened since then. I, too, am ready to get one next growing season. | I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. However, older plants do not need as . Family: Thymelaeaceae. Your data will be helpful to southern gardeners. Each 1 plus bud resembles an intricately designed tassel on the corner of an elegant Victorian pillow. A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Stately Kitsch A Few Winter Blooms at Swarthmore College | Design for the modern older home owner. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (S-0747) SOLD OUT! My plant blooms prolifically and scents the whole side of the house. That said, it doesnt seemed at all fazed by pruning. Everyone feel free to chime in! So glad you waited and thanks for letting us know. [Note:Carolyns Shade Gardens is retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA. I grow mine in zone 6B. You have shown photos of this beautiful shrub before but not the open flowers (unless I missed a post). ), but I thought Id tell you 2 things: 1. 'Grandiflora': The species with the largest flowers. These shrubs are nearly indestructible by human hand only the cold seems to take its toll. However, mine sailed through our harsh winter with -10 F (10 degrees below our supposed zone low) and bloomed. Ill have something to watch carefully through the winter. I dont have a recommended mail order source. 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. My favorite season for edgeworthia is winter when the leaves drop to reveal the buds which form in late summer or early fall depending on where you live. Once again I wish I lived closer to you this plant is not sold in my area. Striking in appearance I remember seeing this (though it may have been a different Edgeworthia species and cultivar entirely) in Tony Avent's garden in . This edgeworthia is pictured at the very end of January and is in the Isabelle Cosby Courtyard at the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College, Pennsylvania. 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. Edgeworthia. Carolyn. chrysantha. Sold out. I almost didnt do the post because I thought they werent good enough. 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! Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? 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 . Start with eight to 12 weeks at 70F. 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. Taxonomy. Name City/State Email Phone Prod Type Availability; Youngblood Nursery Inc. Salem, OR: Email now: 503-390-8619: Container . So I am encouraged to try an edgeworthia. The Akebono finally leafed out, so now I have two growing side by side, vigorously. Liane, I think Edgeworthia papyrifera is not hardy in our area. Some supplemental water will perk it right up (though you need not do it at the first sign of droops). Thanks in advance! Remember that watering deeply once per week allows . The shrub I profiled is E. chrysantha. I don't know if this winter bloomer is hard to propagate or if growers largely . I water her in the summer about twice a week If you want to return to my blogs homepage to access the sidebar information (catalogues, previous articles, etc.) I live in Vancouver Washington & have 3 Edgeworthias. Not sure you can find this daphne in America, as it is very rare even in Europe. Watering schedules vary, but they don't require much water in the first few years. Remove leaves on the lower two-thirds of the stems. I keep trying to find time to read blogs and have barely kept up with my emails. Young shrubs don't require any pruning except to remove dead or diseased foliage. The silky hairs glow in the light, and the plant looks like it is covered with hundreds of silver flowerssimply breathtaking. 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. I wanted to attach a picture but do not see an option to do it. As to size, papyrifera may go well over 6x6 in time, as I have one that is there in 6 years (in half sun). Trying my first Camellia hybrid, April Kiss now. An edgeworthia can drop all its old leaves and resprout in the course of a few weeks which I have seen recently where one is stressed from transplanting (oh, say after being yanked from the ground in Georgia and put in barely any soil and taken to Kennett Square to ones mum in a long car ride!). Akebono, which is an Edgworthia papyrifera, not an E. chrysantha (although there is some confusion), is not hardy here in zone 7A, southeastern PA. 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