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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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Height - 2m (6ft) -
Spread - 2m (6ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - grown for its attractive, leathery leaves and shallowly cup-shaped flowers.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - fungal leaf spot. -
Place of origin - USA (California). -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - shelter from cold dry winds.
Carpenteria - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of CARPENTERIA
CARPENTERIA californica 'Bodnant' >
Commonly known as: Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange.
Perhaps the hardiest of the carpenterias with upright habit and single flowers at the tip of the stems
CARPENTERIA californica 'Eskimo' >
Commonly known as: Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange.
Compact form with large white fragrant flowers
CARPENTERIA californica 'Ladhams Variety' >
Commonly known as: Californian anemone bush, Californian mock orange.
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
Useful extras...
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
