Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. This small genus of 2 or 3 shrubs in the daphne family hails from China and the Himalayas. I do occasionally have to water it in a dry summer and I have it situated so it is protected from winter winds. You can also purchase paper bushes from . In season, the shrub seems fine, but if relocation will help, well find a better spot for it. Let me know what happens. 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 So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. If you garden north of here, I suggest you try the plant anyway because we really dont know how much cold it can take. Keeping paper bush plants healthy as they establish will help promote better results in the future. I also prune this after the blooms are finished because I would never sacrifice them. If you read the comments, there are plants growing in SC in full sun. Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, is an award-winning author, editor, columnist, and speaker with nearly 40 years experience as Garden Editor, Senior Writer, and Editor-at-Large for Southern Living. Unless you can give up your Edgeworthia before it gets too large, then I would not plant one. I water her in the summer about twice a week My neighbor has the same problem. It wasn't until several years later that we added it to the collections at the Scott Arboretum. Carolyn. Although they can turn yellow in fall, you wouldnt grow edgeworthia for fall color. The leaves cluster at the tips of the branches giving the shrub a decidedly lush and tropical appearance that really stands out in the garden. Generally I stick with plants that are zone appropriate because of the maintenance aspects. Louise, You must have figured the comment problem out. I had never heard of Edgeworthia before (relatively new gardener) thats a beautiful looking shrub. An Edgeworthia on the Edge. 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. Plus, I believe I have it sited well. Discover the many ways to grow your knowledge of plants and become a better gardener today. Should it adapt with time? As Carolyn says Time will tell., Joyce, I planted my larger edgeworthia last spring and am amazed that every bud opened this spring. I have one and live in southern England. Will see how it does I have high hopes! Edgeworthias grow fast in SC! ), but I thought Id tell you 2 things: 1. I am glad you appreciated the photos of the whole shrub. If you are still interested, you could contact me at the end of March and ask about the status. As always, Carolyn, you provide such fascinating information on plants! Vickie, Yes, edgeworthias can get quite large when they are happy. I would guess two to three ft. as I tried to keep a nice shape to it. Edgeworthia is in the same family as daphne and has even occasionally been called yellow daphne. 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. It is planted in a southeastern exposure. Thank you for all the information on Edgeworthia. Botanical Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Common Name: Paper . A much sought after collector's plant for years, this exquisitely fragrant shrub offers tremendous architectural value with its multi-stemmed habit and light, cinnamon colored stems. + Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paper Bush) - 1 listing. Photo by Susan Safford. I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. Hi Carolyn, this plant was a favorite in the 2011 Native & Deciduous Shrubs class at Longwood. Love the snowflakes too! Carolyn, If you are following these comments, you will want to know that I have posted an additional article on edgeworthia called Edgeworthia Update. Divide a mature paper bush in mid to late winter to produce a new paper bush plant; dig up the root ball and separate at the roots into multiple plants. Carolyn, I am about 50 miles south of ATlanta and have grown two edgeworthia for about five years. I got my first one from you about 6 or 7 years ago. Keep in touch. Edgeworthia chrysantha. I looked it up on my local nursery website they do have stock but unfortunately, its recommended for a sheltered spot here in Scotland and as my garden is quite open mainly due to plants being immature. I also love Daphnes but they do not seem to do as well for me so about 7 years ago it was suggested to me to try the Chinese Paper bush and I am glad I did. At least, I say I would. Carolyn. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. I just purchased an edgeworthia from my favorite nursery in the Atlanta area. Happy holidays to you and your family Carolyn! These dimensions make the Paperbush Plant a relatively large shrub compared to others, so it's best to keep this fact in mind since it will affect where you want . It is so happy i live in zone 8a,and would like to know if i can purchase Edgeworthia from you ?If yes, please send me details. Carolyn. Hope that helps. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' Sold out. Hi Judith, Carolyn. And maybe more rootgrow, the fungi creating an addit. Denis Lucey is a customer of mine. I will continue to keep an eye on her and hope this winter goes well for both of us! The site is about 15 feet from the house, which I would think provides protection from the NW. The plant's structure makes it suitable for hedges or as a feature plant with well-formed branches filling the shape. So excitedI planted my first edgeworthia this fall, and Im anxiously awaiting its blooms. Youve provided such wonderful pictures and descriptions for edgeworthia. Thank you for the information about Dirk, his site is wonderful. Carolyn what a magical shrub..those silky tassel flowers have always made me want to touch themI have never seen it in flower but it is exotic lookingthis is indeed a very special shrub to grow. I think that saved the buds from freezing in our exceedingly low temperatures this winter. We have very hot summers here, 90 to 100 degrees F, and it didnt rain for a lot of July, August, and September. $ 23.00. Although it's an attractive plant throughout the year, paper bush starts to shine in late fall. Bird song is once again enlivening Island woods and thickets. Hi Carolyn Germination still might need more time at varying temperatures. Deep green and gray-green foliage. This causes the leaves to go limp when its hot but doesnt seem to harm the plants, time will tell. 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. Anna Evans In the last years I am not getting temperatures around -13C or 9F and that is for short periods, a few hours a couple of times each winter, most of the time it is around freezing or a bit above at night only. Carolyn, Oh no!! Copyright 2015Far Reaches Farm. I grow Edgeworthia chrysantha, gardenii, and cv. Not so with my E. papyrifera Akebono. or to subscribe to my blog, just click here. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (S-0747) SOLD OUT! Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. 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. It is gorgeous in the winter. Images. I can only shade garden because of all our beautiful trees that I could never cut down to gain sunlight I did have them limbed up so we are getting a little more intense dappled sun in many areas. (LogOut/ They recover immediately with water. I love it. Aside from its many attractions for us, I can report that deer have not found it so. http://www.seidelbast.net/ponticahybrid.html, https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/, https://nurcar.com/collections/woodies-e/products/edgeworthia-chrysantha-winter-gold. I will be observing. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. Edgeworthia does have a sticky look to it. The unique tightset clusters congregate on the tips of erect yet . Adding a layer of organic mulch can protect the plant's roots and help retain moisture. It currently is about 7-8 high by 1215 wide. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. Carolyn. In my area and I believe several Edgeworthia owners have noted on this site, that the older leaves yellow and drop off all during the season, but new ones continue to grow. Paper bush doesn't need fertilizer. I adore this plant and have one in my zone 7b garden (North Carolina), where it blooms in late February. Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. My 1990 edition of Michael Dirrs, JOURNAL: Gardening Blogs for Plant Lovers My Education of a Gardener. We no longer sell shrubs so I havent been looking for edgeworthias. I was also thinking about planting it in afternoon shade as I was worried for the scorching summer sun but then that would be a side open to the wind in winter, which I thought was the bigger problem, so I planted it in a sheltered from the winter wind but very sunny spot. 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). Sometimes if an insect chews on the leaf bud before it opens, then the leaf will be distorted. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - An orange/red and white flowering cultivar that is slightly fussier than the straight species. I can never decide whether the buds or the flowers are more beautiful. Nov 5, 2013 - Learn how to garden with our free gardening series, workshops & newsletters. You are the same zone as us. I am in 6b/7a, mostly 6b for the last few winters. Just because you are zone 5B doesnt mean you dont have little pockets of zone 6. Carolyn, Carolyn, I remember seeing this shrub when we visited Chanticleer together last year, and somehow I could not admire it as much as you did. The flower buds grow in size and prominence all winter. Carolyn. Plant the paper bush in an area protected from strong winds in rich, loamy, and well-draining soil. Clusters of white buds burst into a rich-red display of verbena-like blooms on bare stems. Susan, Susan, I will have them for sale in April, but you would have to come here and get itthey are in three gallon pots. I have had an Edgeworthia chrysantha growing in my yard (NE side of house, against a rock wall) on Cape Cod, MA for over 12 years, and it is spectacular every winter thru spring. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. It is getting so big that I may have to cut it back! 'Akebono' (or 'Red Dragon'): This variety features orange-red flowers and grows slower and more compact than other species. 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: Your data will be helpful to southern gardeners. Pruning may be considered heresy, but I also need some light through that window. Im in Zone 7A and limited to a container garden. I need to replant my Chrysantha now to a new shadier location on the side of a big fir tree and a bit elevated location so without a drainage in the hole which turned out bad. Carolyn. Carolyn, Carolyn So enjoy your blog and this is a plant that I would love in my Brooklyn garden. Unless you have the red / orange form, akebono, which was apparently a blooming flop for mist folks. I have no idea. I keep a regular Daphne in a pot so I can move it around and protect it over winter until it grows some. Ive seen edgeworthia in a couple nurseries around here, and though the buds and blooms were beautiful, I thought the young plants looked awkward as they were basically a stick with a few measly little branches at the top. It was planted in late winter, and now, June 20th is showing some yellow leaves on the lower branches. I built the container using screws so I could take the container apart without destroying it when I needed to transplant my shrub. drooping its leaves in afternoon sun. Try calling Gardenhood, they may need to call you back (and they are closed until next week) but someone there should be able to find it for you if it's available! I was a little surprised given the success I have had with these in all kinds of sites (wet/dry, sun/shade). Delivering a late winter visual delight, prominent silky white button-like buds give way to small waxy tubular blooms with luscious . Hope readers can help Liz decide whether she can grow an edgeworthia in a container on an east facing, part shade terrace in New York City zone 7A. For best results, paper bush plants need plenty of direct sun exposure. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. The flowers are beginning to open-thanks Carolyn:), Robin, Camellia x Winters Joy is a gorgeous plant too. Now after the dry hot summer I am thinking the potting mix I used with the drainage was drying out too fast unlike my clay soil and this time I should use more of my clay soil, at least 50%!? [Note:Carolyns Shade Gardens is retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA. Organic materials such as fully decomposed compost, straw, grass clippings, and shredded bark mulch help improve the ground. 2 vendors have this plant for sale. I dont ship plants except snowdrops and miniature hosta. It doesnt seem to care about sun or shade, although full sun leads to droopy leaves in summer. Beautiful shape and the smell is out of this world. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Gold Rush' Regular price $25.00 Regular price Sale price $25.00 Unit price / per . Thanks for commenting, Hank, it is nice to have confirmation of information because there are so few edgeworthias around. RM 2MEW921 - Edgeworthia chrysantha. Root system!? It is a shrub and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Wait to water until the top few inches of soil are dry. Then suddenly, about 2 weeks ago, one side of it started exhibiting some decline. If you would like more information on edgeworthias, please read my more recent post, Edgworthia Update, and the very helpful reader comments, by clicking here. I live in the same zone as Carolyn, and weve had a very mild winter. Grows slowly to 6-6 feet. . I dont know anything about growing edgeworthias in tropical climates. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. We are spending Christmas in the foothills of the Himalayas so I am just hoping we might see Edgeworthia in its native habitat. I hope your Edgeworthia is doing well this year. Or daphne, since they are similar. RM EC6X56 - Close up of yellow flowers of Edgeworthia chrysantha, the oriental paper bush, a beautiful winter-flowering scented shrub blooming in winter, England. I really appreciate everyone taking time to leave comments. Synonym: Edgeworthia tomentosa. For example a kiwi struggles here!!! Loads of unique yellow flower clusters and large leaves that add a tropical flare to the garden, make Edgeworthia chrysantha a "must-have" specimen bush for shade gardens. This entry was posted on December 10, 2012 at 2:27 pm and is filed under Fall, Shade Shrubs, winter, winter interest with tags Carolyn's Shade Gardens, Edgeworthia chrysantha, fragrant flowers, paper bush. Nancy, You must have liked the post. I doubt it would take our freeze/thaw and blistery winds in late February/March. Janet, Thanks for all that great growing information. I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? Carolyn. It also works as a border plant, in mass plantings, or woodland gardens. Ive researched and researched and the only name that keeps popping up to identify my plants is Edgeworthia. I have seen a couple of close up shots before, but dont recall seeing bush shots. both would be Zone 7. Each 1 plus bud resembles an intricately designed tassel on the corner of an elegant Victorian pillow. I agree with Carolyn, that is just the way they grow. I originally favored the look of a vase like central stem, which proved stupid on a slope, so I advise taking terrain into consideration. Its all of 18 tall now. I am so glad that readers treat these comments like a forum and answer each others questions. This space gets good morning sun and then afte. Carolyn. I keep trying to find time to read blogs and have barely kept up with my emails. The shrub I profiled is E. chrysantha. 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 have just had a lot of rain after a dry spell. Paper bush and daffodils at Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia. Last winter the buds freezedried and never opened on mine in Germantown (PA), but the plant is fine. Edgeworthia chrysantha enjoys moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position. The buds of E. chrysantha can get frozen with a resulting loss of flowers but the plants bounce right back. Edgeworthias seem to be very hardy, but I will not test mine. This is if you havent guessed yet my single favorite plant. Carolyn, Can I order for shipping 3 Edgeworthia chrisanthas from your nursery. I dont think they are at all hard to propagate. It doesn't require full sun, but it does prefer indirect light, filtered or not. This edgeworthia is pictured in mid-April on the terrace of the main house at Chanticleer gardens in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Leaf curl or drop occurs when plants are over-or-underwatered. Carolyn. What an amazing looking plant. In January, white flower buds begin opening to wonderfully fragrant, golden-yellow, honeysuckle like flowers densely packed in round clusters that . Leslie, I hope that you will report back on the results of your trial. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. They are best planted in flower beds or borders within a courtyard or informal garden setting. Thank you so much for your beautiful pictures and valuable information. 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. 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. I didnt think it would be hardy farther north than zone 7. I hope something works for you soon. Leslie, Thanks for reporting about your experience. It can tolerate more sun to provide more blooms if the plant gets enough water. Joy, I have noticed that the lower leaves turn yellow and fall off, but I didnt know it was that regular. What a surprise to see this in PA, even in southeastern PA. I have a lose cover of pine needles close to the base and out to the drip line of the tree (it is now a very large shrub/treeit is about 2 and a half meters tall and as wide). Liane, thanks for commenting on pruning. Now, since roots have not developed yet, the leaves shrivel up in the afternoon if not watered every other day. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. However, I love seeing the entire bush more than just the small buds. We dug them & placed them in the woods where they merely survived for several years. The branch would have become damaged from rubbing on the house and I did not want that. Because the shape is so beautiful and the shrubit is over 7 feet tall and wide nowI can hardly tell where I pruned the branch. By the way, the pruning did not affect new growth at all. In The Heather Garden at Ft Tryon in Washington Heights NYC I am glad you wrote in because I was thinking of trying it anyway because the flowers are so beautiful. Its very hardy and spreads from the root. You dont appear to be on my customer email list. It is still quite rare. Terms. Remember that watering deeply once per week allows . Anu, I dont have rabbits so am not sure what they will bother. You have tubular flowers with longer tubes that pale faster. Stems may appear more spindly if the problem persists. Edgeworthia chrysantha is a deciduous shrub with dark green, leathery, single, alternate, lanceolate leaves, 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long. Nursery Happenings: Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. I have grown it in my own garden for three years so I decided it was time for a full blown profile of what has become one of my favorite shrubs. Winter maintenance requires less water. Carolyn. Thank you for sharing. Carolyn. The edgeworthia is against the house, east facing, and it has surpassed all expectations so that now is covers my bedroom window. Interesting post. Robert E. Lyons. More sun exposure means showier blooms. Julie, Zone 5 is a stretch but you have grown other plants that I wouldnt think you could. Ill have something to watch carefully through the winter. Dont over or under water and it will likely be fine. In Japan, the paper is used to make banknotes. The Edgeworthia Chrysantha can grow up to 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) in 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) and 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm) in 4 - 6 (120cm - 180cm). I had a similar problem with the orange (?) Any ideas? Where is your Garden. Unfortunately, ads on this page cause some problems the screen is jumping back to them, making it difficult to read and to write a comment. Paper bush plants do not like to transplant after establishment, so try to choose a location where they can thrive permanently. Many years ago at the Barnes Arboretum School of Horticulture I propagated a daphne from a cutting using rooting hormone and storing it over the winter in a greenhouse. WE are Zone 7B, [ a little colder than an 8 but not as cold as a true Zone 7 It is not supposed to be as hardy. Re: Edgeworthia as of today, with a late winter storm raging, I fear that the last of the buds on my shrub have withered, making this another year without the joy of experiencing it in full bloom. Carolyn, We planted a whip of paper bark about 2 springs ago Now the prior less hardy version, papyrifera, with a smaller leaf I would have hesitated to prune. Ive had them for about 8 years and hardly do anything to maintain them, just pinestraw mulch seems to keep them happy. There is an evergreen dogwood called something like Empress of China that might work. Out of stock. I dont care so much about the unattractive quality, I just dont want to lose one of my favorite shrubs of all time!! Carolyn, I have just found your site . Bought at a garden show in early spring. This deciduous shrub features showy blooms that last four to six weeks and emerge from equally beautiful silver flower buds. As we have all noted and Carolyn has responded, this is a characteristic of Edgeworthia. Underplanting of Spring ephemerals has helped distract from the bareness. My compost just happens to be composed of thoroughly decomposed leaves. Takes sun, part sun, shade, wet, dry. My gut reaction would be that you are worrying about drainage too much. What zone are you in? Thank you for your info Griffin, GA, Anna, thanks for adding to the information about edgeworthia. I am going to write a follow up blog post soon about my experience over the last few years. This is a misleading time of year on the Vineyard. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. Spikes of reddish-orange flowers bloom in spring. After reading my postI can see I rambled and that I am very concerned about my lovely shrub. Others are starting to open their usual vibrant yellow, but the scent is diminished and the hummingbirds aren't so interested. Has anyone seen this behavior on their Edgeworthia? I was so happy to read that edgeworthia is kin to Winter Daphne. Because one of them had been planted the previous fall, my husband would take pity on them and water them which is against our Carolyns Shade Gardens no coddling policy. 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? I would look for the warmest microclimate you have in your garden. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. Would newly fallen Autumn leaves do the job or what could I use instead of a leaf compost, if I do not have it? Name City/State Email Phone Prod Type Availability; Youngblood Nursery Inc. Salem, OR: Email now: 503-390-8619: Container . Thanks. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. All the information that you need is on the right sidebar, if its not there just click the snowdrop banner at the top. My day is complete! Carolyn. Click here https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/. Facts: Edgeworthia. I have two Edgeworthia. I have to heavily prune one of several that wants to grow humongous by my front door walk every year. I can enjoy the structure and color from the sun room in the winter, but venture out despite snow or rain for the scent. Some supplemental water will perk it right up (though you need not do it at the first sign of droops). Are the leaves on your Edgeworthia exhibiting this behavior or are the leaves actually shriveling-up first and then falling off? Had hoped there were two in the pot, wanted to have a row of three. Hello Nikolay, Blooming begins in our area in early March and can continue through April. It would help to know where you are. Edgeworthia chrysantha also known as paper bush is a collectors plant. Water regularly during summer and fall to keep the soil consistently moist, and water during summer droughts. 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. Hello Edgeworthia lovers, Carolyn. Other data. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7. 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