EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Red Dragon'
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EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Red Dragon'
Commonly known as Paper bush
Very scarce and rare form with eye-catching red flowers
Small
£27.50
Large
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Introduced into the UK by Robert Fortune in 1843. Daphne-like flowers. Can be grown in a large container and moved to shelter in the colder and wetter months -
Pests & Diseases
None if grown outside. Whiteflies, red spider mites under glass -
Place of origin
China -
Deciduousdark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long
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Red
Orange red -
Tubular
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterUse loam-based compost (JI No.3) in bright, filtered light.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)Dislikes cold wet soils
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightRounded, open shrub with supple shoots and papery bark. Flowers are produced in spherical heads to 5cm (2in) or more across
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented flowers
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, loamy. Dislikes cold wet soils.
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Against a wallIn frost-prone areas
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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