Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Grandiflora’ (Japanese Paperbush or Worthingtonia)
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Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Grandiflora’ is a beautiful east Asian shrub resembling some of the exotic Echiums, but it is deciduous and bears large and copious fragrant yellow flowers in late winter.
Hardiness level Amber
This beautiful east Asian shrub resembles some of the exotic Echiums but is deciduous and bears large and copious fragrant yellow flowers in late winter. Well behaved (slow growing). Sarah H's favourite: 'Sumptuous perfume and velvet buds as soft as lambs' ears."
Requires a sheltered spot as the flowers are prone to frost in the spring. A south or west wall would be ideal. Full sun or light shade in good soil. Propagated by cuttings.
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| Size | 15L (H1.1m, W90cm), 20L (H1.3-1.4m, W1.2-1.5m), 20L (H1.7m, W1.5m) |
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| Situation | Coastal, Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Sheltered Garden |
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ GROW?
20cm annually, depending on conditions.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’?
Plant in full sun on moist-but-well-drained soil. Water as needed until established.
HOW TALL DOES EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ GROW?
1m-1.5m in height.
DOES EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
Sun or light shade.
IS EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Outdoor.
IS EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
No.
CAN EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA ‘Grandiflora’ BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes, in a large pot with good husbandry.
