Thanks for your blog, I really enjoy this plant as well. I have concluded that edgeworthias are perfectly hardy in our zone. My Edgeworthia is in a SE facing spot, with partial shade. Blooming on naked stems over long periods, at least 4-6 weeks in late winter and early spring, they open from silvery flower . I knew I couldnt let it grow on up past the windows and block all light in the bedroom so if it didnt make it, Id have to live with that. I have had edgeworthias in the southeast US (7b/8) for over 20 years now and have never lost an Edgeworthia chrysantha, even during several true drought years, no matter where I planted them, nor have I lost the blooms in any year. I never water mine and it thrives. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. We made the original selection from a group of seed-grown plants, imported from China by Canada's Piroche Plants in the late 1990s. Is there perhaps a similar plant that looks like the Edgeworthia but isnt? The previous commenter was intent on trying it in Michigan so I just told him what I would do if I wanted to grow a plant thats outside my zone. Carolyn. It rains every few days now and still it is not enough and extra watering is needed. 'Ruby Splash': This variety is rare and contains red flowers. Paper bush plants do not need fertilizer but benefit from adding organic material to the surrounding soil yearly. I love it. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. At least, I say I would. As Carolyn says Time will tell., Joyce, I planted my larger edgeworthia last spring and am amazed that every bud opened this spring. Both composted hardwood and ground pine bark suppress root rot. That said, Id run to buy one and not lose that year!!! Edgeworthias leaves are large and tropical, and its bark is an unusual reddish-brown. Carolyn. Jul 2, 2020 - Explore Modern Rustic Living at Coldwe's board "Rare Plants", followed by 166 people on Pinterest. Carolyn. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Family: Thymelaeaceae Hardiness: To Zone 7a Mature Size: 5'x5' Exposure: sun/pt shade Bloom Time: Feb-Mar Moisture Needs: moist to average Price: $ 30.00. Greetings from Bulgaria, EVERYONE. Edgeworthias can take full sun, but full sun areas are usually less protected from winter cold and wind. Paper bush is a sweet-smelling plant with minimal upkeep. Hi Carolyn, this plant was a favorite in the 2011 Native & Deciduous Shrubs class at Longwood. Explore workshops & register now. Privacy Policy After seedlings emerge, move plants to new containers or outside if planting in spring or early summer. This summer they will probably have to fend for themselves. Organic materials such as fully decomposed compost, straw, grass clippings, and shredded bark mulch help improve the ground. The genus Edgeworthia is quite small, containing only 4 Asian species, if you agree with the taxonomists and lump Edgeworthia chrysantha (tetraploid) and Edgeworthia papyrifera (diploid) together.. Edgeworthia plants are woody shrubs with thick, spreading branches covered with a smooth burgundy bark that is peeled off and used by some Asian cultures as paper. In The Heather Garden at Ft Tryon in Washington Heights NYC This easy-to-maintain shrub does not have many pest or disease issues. There is also a cultivar with orange flowers called Red Dragon or Akebono which I covet but is also not hardy. Carolyn. Hi Carolyn! . I have to heavily prune one of several that wants to grow humongous by my front door walk every year. I am struggling with site selection, but from the sounds of it this beautiful plant can thrive in sun and shade. The flowering period extends from February to April. Protect paper bush plants from the harsh afternoon summer heat and strong winds. For best results, paper bush plants need plenty of direct sun exposure. Also I had read standing water in winter was not good for the roots, which is a problem for me in some winters, esp with underground water raising to the surface, so I made a drainage with stone at the bottom of the hole and planted the edgeworthia on top of the stones. What a surprise to see this in PA, even in southeastern PA. Sharon Oliver, Sharon, Unfortunately, my blog is a little confusing because if you get there using a Goggle search, the home page information does not show up because the right sidebar is not there. The reason it is in a planter is because I want to smell that heavenly fragrance each time I come and go from my front door in the winter. I dont care so much about the unattractive quality, I just dont want to lose one of my favorite shrubs of all time!! Hello Pamela, I dont think they are at all hard to propagate. My gut reaction would be that you are worrying about drainage too much. It also holds water and feeding ingredients in summer. Facebook: Carolyns Shade Gardens has a Facebook page where I post single photos, garden tips, and other information that doesnt fit into a blog post. That one shared more of the daphne family fickleness. The sweet fragrance reminds you that paper bush is kin towinter daphne(but it's much easier to grow). Nancy, You must have liked the post. See more ideas about rare plants, plants, edgeworthia chrysantha. I havent seen anything but chrysantha on the market for years now. As a number of you have experienced, my Edgeworthia has become huge, it is was about 8ft high and 10ft wide, and I just had to prune it to allow for sunlight through our window. They exude a powerful perfume in the evening. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7. As I was worried about root rotting in winter I planted it in a sheltered from cold winds southern location under the leaves of a grape vine with drainage of stones at the bottom of the hole. Red hellebore. Mine are more exposed than other local plants so we will see. I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. I got my first one from you about 6 or 7 years ago. Hello Nikolay, Mine have set buds this summer while temps hovered in the 90s. Edgeworthia is in the same family as daphne and has even occasionally been called yellow daphne. As to sun or shade, I have six of these beauties of various ages surrounding my house. Edgeworthia are deciduous or evergreen shrubs with simplistic leaves and cinnamon coloured branches that hold an abundance of rounded, silky clusters of sweet and fragrant flowers from late winter to early spring. Carolyn. I had never heard of Edgeworthia before (relatively new gardener) thats a beautiful looking shrub. No idea. I have always wanted one but was told it wasnt hardy in my climate (5 southwestern CT). These plants are winter hardy in USDA Zones 7 through 10, down to 5F, if grown in humus-rich, moist, and well-draining soil. We are now in zone 7a. Carolyn. But I would say that unless you are committed to serious pruning or a very large container, skip the container. Winter maintenance requires less water. Adding a layer of organic mulch can protect the plant's roots and help retain moisture. The Hinkley plant, edgeworthia chrysantha, had much larger foliage and flowers than the Raulston Arboretum's edgeworthia papyrifera, combined with an incredible sweet floral fragrance. Is more sun needed for better blooming/ scent??? I have no idea. I bought one from you last spring and it did beautifully in the summer and fall, and late fall brought the tight white buds which I watched expectantly all through the winter. . The native range of this species is S. China to N. Myanmar. Edgeworthias seem to be very hardy, but I will not test mine. When the leaves drop, they reveal the slender and pliable reddish-brown bark seen above. Carolyn. 1. And there are photos on google of it growing in containers.. You will love your edgeworthia eventually. I also prune an entire branch if needed because the shape of mine is open, symmetrical, and I want it to stay that wayI dont want a bush. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. Last winter the buds freezedried and never opened on mine in Germantown (PA), but the plant is fine. When sunlight hits the buds, the paper bush seems to bloom already. Carolyn. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I love the photos, Carolyn. All the best Dont over or under water and it will likely be fine. But the condition stopped progressing during our recent drier weather, so I am hoping the worst is passed. Any ideas? It is not supposed to be as hardy. I hope it wont be a problem. Zone information is also variable, and the only thing I can guarantee is that specimens have been growing successfully in the Delaware Valley area of Pennsylvania for some time. Dear Carolyn, I have just planted one in a sheltered location in Kirkland Wa, outside of Seattle. This coming winter will be our 5th winter together. You could try Paxson Hill Farm in New Hope. Click here to get to the home page of our website for catalogues and information about our nursery and to subscribe to our blog. At my old job we had one in the display garden that got little supplemental water during dry times, and although the plant lived through it, the flowers were puny the next winter. Happy Holidays, Carolyn. Keeping paper bush plants healthy as they establish will help promote better results in the future. If you want to do mail order, all of mine came from here: https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold. I make a habit of gifting it to others so I can see more of them! Delivering a late winter visual delight, prominent silky white button-like buds give way to small waxy tubular blooms with luscious . Nice idea on the planter. Edgeworthia buds as they appear through the heart of the winter. Edgeworthia blooming at the Scott Arboretum (photo taken by Rhoda Maurer and used with the permission of the Scott Arboretum). Ive researched and researched and the only name that keeps popping up to identify my plants is Edgeworthia. My Edgeworthia has always done this from the day I brought it home, it survived two terrible winters with only a few lost buds and I think it has grown a foot this summer. It has no serious pests, and pruning is seldom required, but do so to remove damaged or diseased branches.Paper bush spreads by rhizomes but isn't invasive and generally forms a dense, slowly expanding clump of long, pliable stems. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. When I walk up my driveway I start to smell the scent from about 20 meters away, heavenly! I have seen only a couple of truly thriving aurantiacus. I have 3 of these growing in part shade and they are magnificent. A real gem of a shrub. Thanks for helping make this plant known. Do you have any experience with pests/diseases on this plant? I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. I only prune right after the flowers have faded. It grows against the house with Southern exposure (otherwise not particularly protected) and no supplemental water. Please keep in touch. Paper Bush (Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono') General Plant Information ; Plant Habit: Shrub: Life cycle: Perennial: Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade: Water Preferences: Mesic: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 C (5 F) to -12.2 C (10 F) Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b: That means it is rarely seen in public and private gardens and is hard to find at nurseries. I had concluded the same thing about sun and shade but on the basis of far less experience so it is great to hear confirmation. Youve provided such wonderful pictures and descriptions for edgeworthia. Its done wonderfully in my garden. Do you think providing some shade from a big umbrella or cover and covering the area around the trunk with stones would help the leaves not shrivel? Others are starting to open their usual vibrant yellow, but the scent is diminished and the hummingbirds aren't so interested. So I am encouraged to try an edgeworthia. Carolyn, We planted a whip of paper bark about 2 springs ago Akebono did not make it through the winter, but Winter Gold flowered very well, in spite of another very cold March. The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1-1/2 . If the shrub has really outgrown its original spot, then I would move it and hope for the best because what choice do you have? I found your post while looking for info about E.c. It has wonderful form ! Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. I love the open form, but I want to make sure there isnt anything wrong, such as a pest, disease, etc.which I cannot find any evidence of. I was quite intrigued by the post, where she included this particular specimen at the College. I love multi trunk trees like the Crape Myrtle, but already have quite a few in the front yard. I don't know if this winter bloomer is hard to propagate or if growers largely . I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. We were being given a tour of the gardens and collections by Tony Avent, who now owns Plant Delights Nursery. Carolyn. One was protected from the South and the East, and the other was totally unprotected. chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh) ( Info) Cultivar: Akebono. My day is complete! This spring was a hard one for my Edgeworthias on Cape Cod. Thank you for the information about Dirk, his site is wonderful. Thanks so much for answering the propagation question. My neighbor has the same problem. I am in zone 8/7B/Adepending on the year and climate of the current season. This causes the leaves to go limp when its hot but doesnt seem to harm the plants, time will tell. In my previous posts I described our huge and spectacular E. chrysantha which we had for fifteen years in Barnstable, Massachusetts. What a beauty this must be to see in person. I water her in the summer about twice a week Carolyn. It's Worth It. I almost didnt do the post because I thought they werent good enough. Short-stalked, lanceolate-oblong, dark green leaves (to 3-5" long and 2" wide) are crowded near the branch ends. After it finishes blooming, it cloaks itself with very handsome foliage reminiscent of plumeria. Robyn, My edgeworthia in a more exposed site did not bloom last year either. So glad you waited and thanks for letting us know. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. The Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Cosby Courtyard is arguably the best specimen on campus, illustrating a nearly perfect form. It was a more elegant plant (closer looking to a daphne) but far more fussy and slow growing (like a daphne) than chrysantha. I live in MD, and my garden is fenced against deer, but we do have a resident bunny. While you might hate the thought of it being deciduous when the deep-green leaves have fallen the plant will take your breath away with its form and structure adorned with clusters of silver-sheened buds that you will treasure during the months leading up to the beginning of blooms in late winter. You can look at my Facebook page here or click the Like button on my right sidebar here. Mine is in an east-facing location with partial shade backed by shrubs and trees and a stone wall, which block winter winds from the northwest. How about fertilizers? I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. Edgeworthia is native to China and was named for Michael Edgeworth (1812 to 1881), a plant collector for the East India Company. Although here in piedmont NC we had a cold winter this year, we have had colder, so I dont think the low temperatures are the reason for our problem, I think I probably just didnt prune severely enough. Julie, Zone 5 is a stretch but you have grown other plants that I wouldnt think you could. The only caveat I might add, since you are in Bulgaria, is to be certain the plant you get is the large leaved Edgeworthia chrysantha and not the smaller leaved Edgeworthia papyrifera (if that is even still available in the trade). One of the all-time favorite plants in our own gardens, Edgeworthia, also called Paper Bush, is a truly a multi-season color and fragrance factory. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. Some of the flowers were open, those are kind of a dull manila folder color now. Paper bush plants do not like to transplant after establishment, so try to choose a location where they can thrive permanently. Edgeworthia chrysantha is a deciduous shrub with dark green, leathery, single, alternate, lanceolate leaves, 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long. These are hardy shrubs and fast growers unlike the Daphne. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. Edgeworthia chrysantha Akebono and many other plants like it are available at Art's Nursery 8940 192ST, Surrey, BC, Canada | Hours: Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm Tel: 604.882.1201 Login However, I have been able to offer it to my customers in fall 2011 and fall 2012 because my wholesale shrub supplier carries beautiful specimens of it. Although there is some confusion about this, Red Dragon is a cultivar of a different species of edgeworthia, E. papyerifera, which is less hardy as you found out. I am not sure what is going on with the ads. Kathy, How exciting! Id leave it be. For me the yellow leaves are very noticeable because my tree is front and center in the front yard, so I fret about the yellow leaves too, but as long as everything else the tree needs is in correct order, I will just pick up the yellow leaves off the ground. Enjoyed the snowflakes on the page! The only plants that we ship are snowdrops and miniature hostas. My best guess is too much wetness, although there was no obvious ground saturation, and it sits on a slight down-slope. Carolyn. With the intoxicating scent of its winter flowers and its tropical look and feel, Edgeworthia, commonly called Paper Bush, is a superstar of a fragrant winter flowering shrub. However, another example of a mature edgeworthia plant can be found in the Terry Shane Teaching garden and two very small specimens can be found in the Harry Wood Garden and south of Martin Hall. That is my sole experience. I do believe you could cut one to the ground without fear of harm given the basal shoots they push up. I have a corylopsis not pauciflora, I forget which one but this year it has doubled in size and was loaded with beautiful yellow chains of flowers last spring. This well-branched shrub begins blooming in December, when it's nothing but a bare silhouette in the garden, and continues through the winter. Carolyn, I cant get this blog entry to let me leave a comment (maybe its full? But your photographs are stunning and have obviously entranced your many readers! While the paper bush thrives in most pH environments, it is best in soil rich in organic materials. Lack of nitrogen in the soil can cause leaves to turn yellow, then white, starting at the bottom of the plant and moving toward the top. Carolyn. Although these are forgiving plants, a woman I spoke to at a Georgia Perennial Assn event said she had tried and failed several times with containers. I like everything about this plant, its lovely bark, growing habit, the exciting anticipation through the winter seeing the lovely silky buds waiting to burst, the joy the flowers give us in the spring, and the tropical showy leaves in the summer. I have been wondering if it was the harsh winter, and whether it will bloom or not this year. For years I have been removing the 50 or so suckers from the base of this plant, and last year I took about two feet off some of the tallest branches. Carolyn. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. My edgeworthia is about 5 yrs full sun, but few buds ever open. February 25, 2020 - 537 likes, 13 comments - Seattle Times (@seattletimes) on Instagram: "With less than a month to spring, it's a good time to start thinking about . As paper bush plants mature, the shrub produces plant suckers, an unintended branch, or new growth that adds more stress to the plant. Beautiful. Liz, maybe an edgeworthia bonsai is in your future. In my Wayne garden, the Edgeworthia planted last year in an east facing spot with high shade seemed to thrive this Spring and Summer, even though the buds mostly froze over the winter. Double Mint Gardenia (1) Dragon-eye Pine (1) Drops of Gold Japanese Holly (1) Dwarf Clumping Bamboo (1) Dwarf Crested Iris (1) Dwarf Florida Anise Tree (1) Dwarf Japanese Andromeda (2) Eco Minibox Azalea (1) Give plants enough space, and plant them in a manageable amount of space. I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. Vickie, Yes, edgeworthias can get quite large when they are happy. Are the leaves on your Edgeworthia exhibiting this behavior or are the leaves actually shriveling-up first and then falling off? if not could you recommend a supplyer, David, I only ship snowdrops and mini hostas. A welcomed sight in the winter garden, Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. Although articles state that its common name is paper bush, I have never heard anyone who actually grows it call it anything but edgeworthia. Carolyn. Im pleased I stopped by and now have another beauty to add to my ever increasing wish list, Angie, I have a life list of plants that I eventually want to grow and some plants have been on the list for more than 20 years. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. My edgeworthias have organic soil but are in a dry location. In January, white flower buds begin opening to wonderfully fragrant, golden-yellow, honeysuckle like flowers densely packed in round clusters that . Carolyn. It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. It also was very slow to leaf out, so I bought another yellow flowering Winter Gold plant which duplicates the one at the previous home. Im wondering if its worth trying, and pruning the plant as I go to keep things more manageable. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs Manual of Woody Landscape Plants contains no mention of it, and it was not covered in my 1994 Longwood course, Deciduous Flowering Shrubs II. The common name, Paperbush, comes from its use to produce quality paper. This is a misleading time of year on the Vineyard. I bought 2 at the Scott sale last year, one of the species and one Red Dragon. Full sun is ok along the coast but some afternoon shade is best inland. Out of stock. I grow mine in zone 6B. 2. Now I wish I had ordered a paper bush! Paper bush plants grow well in containers or garden beds with mixed shrubs or perennial plants. I am a retail nursery. Why are the Edgeworthia leaves turning yellow and dropping.it is only June.should I be feeding it? Paper bush plants need frequent watering throughout the summer and fall or periods of extended heat. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. 59.99 47.99: Quantity: available to order from spring. I really appreciate everyone taking time to leave comments. Theres the best time to transplant, prune, etc., in books, and then theres the best time for me which is when I have time and motivation otherwise the job wont get done. They were in bloom because we had temperatures in the low 70s before it went down to 18 degrees F on 3/4/17 and 14 F on 3/5. Nursery Happenings: Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. Should it adapt with time? Occasionally, paper bush plants are susceptible to earwigs when the soil becomes too damp. This coveted member of the Daphne family is prized for the clusters of glorious red-orange tubular blooms that form at the tips of bare stems in late winter. Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' This plant looks delicate, the way E. papyrifera looks, but has reddish-orange . I first saw Edgeworthia chrysantha growing at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1993. 'Akebono', which is an Edgworthia papyrifera, not an E. chrysantha (although there is some confusion), is not hardy here in zone 7A, southeastern PA. Edgeworthia chrysantha and its cultivars like 'Winter Gold' are completely hardy, although the buds will freeze in extremely cold winters like 2017-2018, and there may be some branch die back. Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' is a hard-to-find variety with beautiful red blooms. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Paper Bush. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. To all reports, it is less hardy and less floriferous. We have very rainy season and very dry season and our weather is, most of the time, very hot. I would look for the warmest microclimate you have in your garden. Carolyns advice is dead on. The site is about 15 feet from the house, which I would think provides protection from the NW. Great info, Liane. Maybe some of the people who follow these comments have tried edgeworthia from seed. Jill, Jill, I have been thinking of you and wondering how your stay in India is goingso glad you checked in. Thanks for commenting, Hank, it is nice to have confirmation of information because there are so few edgeworthias around. I would definitely mulch and protect from wind. It is in an east facing location with lots of morning sun and afternoon shade, average soil with lots of other plants around it. But my worries are not that much about the hardiness as about the drought and heat tolerance in summer, as it is hot and quite dry in summer. Does scent travel in the air and to what distance??? Keep its fragrant blooms nearby using the plant in a container on the porch or patio, facing south or west, to protect it from frost. This may be one for future planting when some of my trees and shrubs get up a bit. The Edgeworthia was also starting to lean forward and with any hurricane it could have tumbled overI am in zone 7B. The Edgeworthia paperbush flowers remain on the bush for three weeks. Providing winter interest and fragrance, Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paperbush) is a bushy, suckering, deciduous shrub, prized for its luminous, rounded inflorescences, 2 in. So glad to hear someone is growing one on Cape Cod as I am looking for a special plant for my mother! Then, in late winter, they pop open to reveal pendant clusters of white tubular blooms on the outside, tipped with yellow. I should have taken it out of the container last year. Facts: Edgeworthia. Not so with my E. papyrifera Akebono. In Atlanta, in the blazing heat and humidity, occasionally leaves will yellow and drop from June through August. Edgeworthia 'Akebono' (aka 'Red Dragon') on . Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Snow Cream' is a 2000 Juniper Level Botanic Garden/Plant Delights introduction that has proven to be one of our most popular introductions. In Japan, the paper is used to make banknotes. Mine is about 6 feet tall and the same around, it is in a moveable planter (which I do not movebut I would if we are hit with a hurricane or some other natural disaster), the planter is 4 feet tall, 3 feet wide, and 5 feet long, it is has yellow flowers, and it is gorgeous, but I have a concern. Stress. Each time new leaves form at the top of a branch, a lower leaf turns yellow and drops off, it does this all summer long. Its planted in full shade but sometime in the summer it needs extra water due to the heat in the air and dryness of the soil. So excitedI planted my first edgeworthia this fall, and Im anxiously awaiting its blooms. How gorgeous is that!! I need advice as to the soil mix. Keep in touch and let us know where you decide to plant your lovely Edgeworthia and how she fares. 20% OFF early spring interest 2 litre pot: 59.99 47.99: 2 litre pot. Oh my word!!! Watering schedules vary, but they don't require much water in the first few years. You have tubular flowers with longer tubes that pale faster. Generally I stick with plants that are zone appropriate because of the maintenance aspects. Botanical Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Common Name: Paper . Anne, I have moved medium sized ones without problems, but never a very large one, although I cant see why it would fail. Not sure he could send a plant to USA for sanitary regulations. Please let me know when you have them for sale. Edgeworthia is a woodland plant, like azalea and rhododendron. Hank, I guess the edgeworthias were on a schedule of their own this year. Planting Edgeworthia chrysantha - Paperbush - In this video I plant a Edgeworthia chrysantha in my front yard. 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