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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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Deciduous - or evergreen shrubs with papery bark and tough, lance-shaped leaves.
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Will grow outside in milder locations - This 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 sun - or dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for its tubular flowers, each with 4 spreading lobes. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - China, Himalayas. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich and loamy.
Edgeworthia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of EDGEWORTHIA
EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha >
Commonly known as: Paper bush.
A rare plant with spherical scented yellow flowers densely covered with silky white hairs
EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Grandiflora' >
Commonly known as: Paper bush.
Larger scented yellow flowers and foliage than E. chrysantha
EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Red Dragon' >
Commonly known as: Paper bush.
Very scare 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
