After seedlings emerge, move plants to new containers or outside if planting in spring or early summer. Yellowing leaves often signify a nutrient imbalance. Id leave it be. Anu, I dont have rabbits so am not sure what they will bother. About this time, Piroche Nursery of Canada began importing the first large shipment of edgeworthias from China. Paper bush and daffodils at Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Zone: 7a, 7b. Can I get on the list for an edgeworthia in April? However it gets very hot here in the summer, 90 to 100 degrees routinely in July and August and there is usually a drought. These shrubs are nearly indestructible by human hand only the cold seems to take its toll. The worst the plant will experience in drought is droopy sad leaves during the day. 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. *Edgeworthia chrysantha Snow Cream Papberbush - Winter hardy USDA Zones 7b-10b *Edgeworthia papyrifera Nanjing Gold Paperbush - USDA Zones 8-10 Posted in Horticulture Reports | Tagged Ashland Garden Club , Edgeworthia chrysantha Akebono , Flowers , Horticulture Report , plants , Plants for zone 7 , Winter Flowers , Winter Gardening , zone 7b Carolyns Shade Gardens is a retail nursery located in Bryn Mawr, PA, specializing in showy, colorful, and unusual plants for shade. Akebono did not make it through the winter, but Winter Gold flowered very well, in spite of another very cold March. Carolyn. 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 . While the paper bush thrives in most pH environments, it is best in soil rich in organic materials. Pruning my be in my plants future too. All the plants that I follow around here are extremely healthy. I did lose one of those to a particularly bad southern winter once! Papyrifera was the first one I owned, after falling in love with the plant at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in the early nineties. I have heard that the orange cultivar is not as hardy so I would love to hear back from you in future years. Louise, You must have figured the comment problem out. Plant the paper bush in an area protected from strong winds in rich, loamy, and well-draining soil. I havent seen anything but chrysantha on the market for years now. It is in moderate shade in the summer, under trees. I originally favored the look of a vase like central stem, which proved stupid on a slope, so I advise taking terrain into consideration. Email me when this plant is available. 2. I am in 6b/7a, mostly 6b for the last few winters. I am glad you appreciated the photos of the whole shrub. The common name, Paperbush, comes from its use to produce quality paper. What an amazing looking plant. Thats exactly what I wanted to answer. Griffin, GA, Anna, thanks for adding to the information about edgeworthia. Should it adapt with time? Carolyn. This photo was taken in September and the highly ornamental buds have formed but have not yet expanded. I would have a hard time giving mine up, they are so beautiful and fragrant. It is planted in the existing clay soil mixed half and half with leaf compost. $ 23.00. I have never seen anything like it! Edgeworthia does have a sticky look to it. Enjoyed the snowflakes on the page! Name City/State Email Phone Prod Type Availability; Youngblood Nursery Inc. Salem, OR: Email now: 503-390-8619: Container: 3 + Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' - 1 listing. I am wondering if you, Carolyn, have been able to locate any new ones. chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh) ( Info) Cultivar: Akebono. Great, Joyce, I am sure Alex and Practiced Hands Gardening can help. We made the original selection from a group of seed-grown plants, imported from China by Canada's Piroche Plants in the late 1990s. 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. 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: You are the same zone as us. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. If there are any left I would like to try one in southeast Michigan zone 6 (now changed from zone 5) and will grow it in a protected place, maybe in a area that Japanese maples would like. Edgeworthia chrysantha. Carolyn. It gives me something to look forward to. Aside from its many attractions for us, I can report that deer have not found it so. I grow mine in zone 6B. Mine gets morning sun only. 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. Thank you for all the information on Edgeworthia. I have often left mine which are in all possible sun and shade conditions during blazing hot, dry July or August for a week to ten days with no ill consequences. 59.99 47.99: Quantity: available to order from spring. Mine seem to be drought tolerant but go limp whenever they are dry. I still wish I could figure out why the older leaves yellow all during the season and fall off, that is the only thing that worries me. Some Cedrus deodara, Cunninghamia lanceolata glauca, and Araucaria araucana have done well there also. Here it is an unusual and elegant four season ornamental notable for its leaves, buds, flowers, and habit. Starr, I hope everyone understands that I am not recommending an edgeworthia for zone 5. Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly called paperbush or edgeworthia, is a deciduous suckering shrub that typically grows to 4-6' tall and as wide. Its in (what will be) high shade most of the day, some sun in the late afternoon. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. The mature bushes you have pictured, however, are gorgeous! Edgeworthia chrysantha, also known as the paperbush plant, provides superb winter interest and fragrance. All the best What beautiful photos. 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. Then it was in the upper 60s so more flowers opened before being hit with lows in the teens starting 3/11 and continuing in the forecast through at least 3/16. The cold hardy camellia varieties work fine here, and the April Series are great. They do great here, lots of blooms, growing large, 66 after 5 years. Christina. Carolyn. This deciduous shrub features showy blooms that last four to six weeks and emerge from equally beautiful silver flower buds. It has protection from winter winds, which come from the north west here, so that the buds, which form in November, dont dessicate. It can reach a height of 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m). My photos of the whole plant do not do justice to how gorgeous it is, but as I reviewed the on-line literature, I realized that everyone has this problem. Life always gets in the way of gardening. Tatyana, The drooping leaves are not a problem. 'Ruby Splash': This variety is rare and contains red flowers. Carolyn. Any of the shoots that come from the roots or base of the trunk I cut off too. (404) 880-9848. I was quite intrigued by the post, where she included this particular specimen at the College. Carolyn. As to size, papyrifera may go well over 6x6 in time, as I have one that is there in 6 years (in half sun). Yours are gorgeous! I am hoping that the recent warmth will result in the blossoms developing, and that the shrub will prove it has thrived. A number of leaves turned yellow and fell, while other stems showed what I would call wilt. 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. It did partially die back one winter when it went down to -8, but no problems since. During the summer its shape and foliage give the impression that it is related to the rhododendron. 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. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'. I am glad you are enjoying it. Other issues include root rot-related issues from using poorly draining soil. Follow this link https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/ and please make a comment with your edgeworthia exeriences! I have been wondering if it was the harsh winter, and whether it will bloom or not this year. The falling leaves also reveal edgeworthias striking architectural habit. It formed buds on virtually all branches by Fall, but some appear to have shriveled in the cold of late winter, and none have blossomed yet. Native to Asia, the paper bush, named for its bark, is a durable shrub often used to make paper goods, including banknotes, books, and wallpaper. Botanical Name: Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' Common Name: Paper . Thank you for sharing. Then if nothing works I would move it if at all possible. 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 am sorry it has taken me two years to see your post. 'Grandiflora': The species with the largest flowers. Its done wonderfully in my garden. After reading my postI can see I rambled and that I am very concerned about my lovely shrub. Although it's an attractive plant throughout the year, paper bush starts to shine in late fall. Intriguing Asian deciduous daphne relative that makes a rounded 5' shrub. I am located in Middle Bucks County close to the river so it may not be as protected here as it is in suburban Philadelphia. The large yellow and white blooms put on a display in late winter. I have 3 of these growing in part shade and they are magnificent. I love edgeworthia in all its manifestations, but late winter when the buds start to swell has to be my favorite. Another try for dry weather is Transatlantica Eternal Fragrance. I had a similar problem with the orange (?) My previous was around 50 feet from our door, but if the wind was right in March, the fragrance was apparent. Planting in a protected location is often recommended, and all the plants I have seen are in protected spots, but I dont know if this is necessary. Whatever plant youre writing about I want to have it! 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 . Carolyn. Then suddenly, about 2 weeks ago, one side of it started exhibiting some decline. Delivering a late winter visual delight, prominent silky white button-like buds give way to small waxy tubular blooms with luscious tangerine orange shades and a pleasant fragrance. Thanks for commenting, Hank, it is nice to have confirmation of information because there are so few edgeworthias around. I didnt think it would be hardy farther north than zone 7. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' (S-0747) SOLD OUT! 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 built the container using screws so I could take the container apart without destroying it when I needed to transplant my shrub. Publications. I prefer edgeworthia shaped to a single stem, but have seen it grown multi-stemmed also. . Carolyn, [] Carolyns Shade Gardens The silky hairs glow in the light, and the plant looks like it is covered with hundreds of silver flowerssimply breathtaking. Love the snowflakes too! Planted it under a big oak, east facing, will get 4 or so hours of morning sun in summer. Carolyn. One year later, voila. Underplanting of Spring ephemerals has helped distract from the bareness. You will love your edgeworthia eventually. It is a shrub and grows primarily in the temperate biome. Love these plant, not much care needed, tho do find the constant yellow leaf drop annoying. Carolyn. My plant blooms prolifically and scents the whole side of the house. Shrub for sun, mostly sun, mostly shade in zone 7b-10b. 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 It wasn't until several years later that we added it to the collections at the Scott Arboretum. Hi Carolyn! Carolyn. Nancy, You must have liked the post. 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. It did not flower at all, and only has started to leaf out around the beginning of August. I have found it to be drought tolerant after the first year, unless we are in a bad drought situation. 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. Carolyn. It would help to know where you are. However, the Chanticleer specimen in the sun is much lower and tighter while Charles Cressons shady specimen is taller and looser. I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. An Edgeworthia on the Edge. I dont have a recommended mail order source. Stress. 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. Is there a particular variety you recommend? Robyn, My edgeworthia in a more exposed site did not bloom last year either. I waited years for a few blooms on my Osmanthus frangrans aurantiacus, planted in similar conditions to the abundant blooming fragrans. And fortunately they are fast growers which have gone down greatly in cost. I am in about 40 full sun and it is doing very well. Origin: Found in the woodlands of the Himalayas and China.. Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, simple, narrowly oblong, dark greenish blue.Leaves lend a tropical look during summer and . Also, I want ti transplant it now, not in Spring, as I will not be here then. Thanks for the link )in advance). It is in a protected location, with morning sun, well mulched with my compostbut no mulch on the trunk, kept evenly moist, and the planter drains well. Before planting, use a spade to ensure the ground is moist. I just called my supplier, and they will have 10 for me in April if all goes according to plan. I am so glad that readers treat these comments like a forum and answer each others questions. My edgeworthias have organic soil but are in a dry location. Liane, thanks for commenting on pruning. I would definitely mulch and protect from wind. I would just have to goggle it. I would guess two to three ft. as I tried to keep a nice shape to it. These are hardy shrubs and fast growers unlike the Daphne. I am a retail nursery. 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. My most favorite shrub! I know you have been busy, but did you see a post I did and linked to you? I will be observing. Robert E. Lyons. Other data. A south-facing wall is best for growing this shrub, which likes moist, rich soil. Carolyn, If you are following these comments, you will want to know that I have posted an additional article on edgeworthia called Edgeworthia Update. The day will come when drastic pruning will have to happen, but I am not looking forward to it. Where are you located? I cant describe ityou will just have to find a specimen and experience it for your self. 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. Thank you, Carolyn. It is in an east facing location with lots of morning sun and afternoon shade, average soil with lots of other plants around it. I do occasionally have to water it in a dry summer and I have it situated so it is protected from winter winds. 'Akebono' in a zone 9 garden in sw Oregon. Beautiful shape and the smell is out of this world. I recall seeing similar on my previous edgeworthia. Finally, height and width estimates range all over the place with a consensus probably being 6 by 6. This coming winter will be our 5th winter together. Colin. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. 'Snow Cream': Boasting large clusters of highly fragrant, golden-yellow flowers, this variety is supposedly more cold-hardy than regular paper bush (down to 0F). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. An edgeworthia can drop all its old leaves and resprout in the course of a few weeks which I have seen recently where one is stressed from transplanting (oh, say after being yanked from the ground in Georgia and put in barely any soil and taken to Kennett Square to ones mum in a long car ride!). Edgeworthia chrysantha enjoys moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position. ), but I thought Id tell you 2 things: 1. I could not imagine a garden of mine without this A+ plant. I wanted to attach a picture but do not see an option to do it. 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. Full sun is ok along the coast but some afternoon shade is best inland. I avoid doing it in extreme heat or cold, and wait for it to bloom, but aside from that, prune freely. Water more frequently in the summer. We no longer sell shrubs so I havent been looking for edgeworthias. And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? The buds of E. chrysantha can get frozen with a resulting loss of flowers but the plants bounce right back. Leslie, Thanks for reporting about your experience. When the leaves drop, they reveal the slender and pliable reddish-brown bark seen above. Edgeworth (1812-81) and English amateur botanist employed by the East India Company.. Common Name: Chinese Paper Bush, Yellow Daphne. It can tolerate more sun to provide more blooms if the plant gets enough water. I think protection from winter winds is the most important consideration. RF 2BE2DAW - Edgeworthia chrysantha up close with a cherry plum tree in the background. My compost just happens to be composed of thoroughly decomposed leaves. 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. That would be ornamental enough but the fragrance is amazing. Edgeworthia blooming at the Scott Arboretum (photo taken by Rhoda Maurer and used with the permission of the Scott Arboretum). 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. Pot Size: Large Band Pot Stock Status:(Out of Stock) Product Code: P2245. The leaves are slim, while the stems are thinner, resulting in a draping effect. I grow Edgeworthia chrysantha, gardenii, and cv. How many years was the plant growing in your container? Sun Mosaic North. I used coco coir, flower potting substrate, vemiculite, zeolite, sand and very little of my heavy loamy black clay soil. It has come back well, however, with very little die back. I live near New Hope so thats ve convenient! Joy, this is really helpful. It had smaller leaves, grew slower and smaller, and was significantly less cold hardy even for me in Atlanta. Hello Nik, 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. Edgeworthia papyrifera 'Akebono' is a hard-to-find variety with beautiful red blooms. Carolyns suggestions for finding a microclimate and mulching are good ones, thanks Carolyn! I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? Im in Zone 7A and limited to a container garden. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. This summer they will probably have to fend for themselves. Paper bush plants are low maintenance. What zone are you in? Hi Carolyn Edgeworthia chrysantha is a deciduous shrub with dark green, leathery, single, alternate, lanceolate leaves, 3-5 in (7.6-12.7 cm) long. Now I wish I had ordered a paper bush! It is such a beautiful plant. 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