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EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
Commonly known as Paper bush
Larger scented yellow flowers and foliage than E. chrysantha
Further Reading....
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Deciduousdark green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Yellow
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (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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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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)
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Against a wallIn frost-prone areas
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Full sun
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Partial shadeDappled shade
EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowIntroduced 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 monthsPests & DiseasesNone if grown outside. Whiteflies, red spider mites under glassPlace of originChina
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Flower ShapeTubular
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Garden Location/ConditionsGreenhouse / 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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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich, loamy
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Edgeworthia - Growing Guide
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