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EDGEWORTHIA
Commonly known as Paper bush
Tricky but well worth taking care over for the beautiful early season scent.
Genus of 3 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs with papery bark found in woodland in the Himalayas and China.
Further Reading....
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DeciduousOr evergreen shrubs with tough, lance-shaped leaves.
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Evergreen
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.If growing in greenhouse use loam based compost - dappled light.
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Full sunOr dappled shade.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGrown for its tubular flowers, each with 4 spreading lobes.Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originChina, Himalayas.
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich and loamy.
Edgeworthia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of EDGEWORTHIA

EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha
Paper bush
a rare plant with spherical scented yellow flowers densely covered with silky white hairs

EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
Paper bush
larger scented yellow flowers and foliage than E. chrysantha

EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Red Dragon'
Paper bush
very scarce and rare form with red flowers
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
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00