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    CARPENTERIA
    CARPENTERIA
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    CARPENTERIA

    Commonly known as Tree anemone

    Genus of 1 species of evergreen shrub found in dry scrub and pine forests in California, USA.

    Closely related to Philadelphus it is known as the tree or bush anemone.

    In the wild it regenerates from stump sprouts after fire. Natural seedlings are rare.

    In the UK it first flowered in Godalming in the garden of Gertrude Jekyll in 1885.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Evergreen
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Grown for its attractive, leathery leaves and shallowly cup-shaped flowers.
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant'
    Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange
    Perhaps the hardiest of the carpenterias with upright habit and single flowers at the tip of the stems
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    CARPENTERIA californica 'Ladhams Variety'
    The best form of this scarce plant, with large fragrant white flowers. Can be grown in shrub borders but is also an excellent patio plant
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £30.00
    Large
    £40.00
    Notify me
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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