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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. -
Full sunOr dappled shade.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGrown for its tubular flowers, each with 4 spreading lobes.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originChina, Himalayas. -
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
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£22.50 each
EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
Paper bush
larger scented yellow flowers and foliage than E. chrysantha
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
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
