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Edgeworthia chrysantha

Fragrant

Genus: Edgeworthia
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Common Names: mitsumata, paper bush

About this plant

E. chrysantha is a bushy deciduous shrub with very flexible shoots bearing rounded inflorescences 5cm across, composed of numerous small, lightly fragrant yellow flowers opening from hairy buds in late winter and early spring, before the narrowly oval leaves appear

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or light dappled shade in well-drained, humus-rich loamy soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Root greenwood and semi-ripe nodal stem-tip cuttings in summer in free-draining compost

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower BordersPatio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years