Hank, I guess the edgeworthias were on a schedule of their own this year. Great, Joyce, I am sure Alex and Practiced Hands Gardening can help. Edgeworthias have supple, bendy and papery bark with dark green obovate leaves. It eventually reaches 7 feet high and wide and makes a nice stand-alone specimen or back-of-the-border choice. So glad you commented on the scent because I just read an article that made me question my memory of how lovely it is. My Edgeworthia is now about 7 feet tall and as wide at this point. Hi Carolyn Best regards Beautiful. Perhaps some other commenters could help. 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. Hank, Akebono is not supposed to be hardy where we are. Hello Liz, In the summer, the plant is covered in beautiful, narrowly oval, dark blue-green leaves, 6 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. NC State Extension is the largest outreach program at NC State University. They are so beautiful. They're set in round clusters at branch tips. Carolyn. My previous was around 50 feet from our door, but if the wind was right in March, the fragrance was apparent. If she does not have a garden, just terrace, then I would suggest a big pot having its inner walls insulated with thick layer of vermiculite, vermiculite in the potting mix plus on top as a cover. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. 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. 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. Just because you are zone 5B doesnt mean you dont have little pockets of zone 6. Curious to see if anyone has experience growing Edgeworthia in a container? More feedback as the seasons pass. 0. edgeworthia varieties. They are flourishing & a great addition to our daylily bed. I think thats key! I agree, it is the Belle of the winter Garden. Kathy, How exciting! BIGGEST CONCERN IS IF I SHOULD PLANT IT DEEPER SO IT HAS MORE CHANCES TO GET MORE MOISTURE IN SUMMER, in case there would be noone at the lication to water it in summer in the future!? Carolyn. That one shared more of the daphne family fickleness. Grows 6' x 6', sun, part shade, shade, Z6b. NC State Extension no garantiza la exactitud del texto traducido. It is a multi-stemmed shrub that forms an almost perfectly rounded umbrella shape of cinnamon colored branches. All rights reserved They turn an attractive shade of yellow in the fall. Greetings from Bulgaria, EVERYONE. Joyce, The buds on my edgeworthia are still fine. I have been hesitant to say that edgeworthia are indestructible because there arent many in our area, zone 6b/7. Carolyn. My most favorite shrub! Por favor, tenga en cuenta que algunas aplicaciones y/o servicios pueden no funcionar como se espera cuando se traducen. 2022 Beckoning-cat.com. It had smaller leaves, grew slower and smaller, and was significantly less cold hardy even for me in Atlanta. Mine in Germantown on southeast side of house has bloomed nicely. We have just had a lot of rain after a dry spell. Carolyn. Bright yellow flowers appear in round clusters on the branch tips like little suns, so it's not much of a stretch. I do not water so the plant receives no supplemental water. 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). It reaches about 5 tall and 6 wide. It is not found in Bulgaria. At least now I think we know they are definitely hardy here. Grows 4-5' x 4-5', best in morning sun, but can grow in full sun or shade. Hope that helps. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. long (15 cm), with silvery undertones. Carolyn. You dont appear to be on my customer email list. I thought they would be. Notes: Every word that appears in orange on my blog is a link that you can click for more information. Plant in partial shade to full sun. I was wondering, what do you do about pruning Edgeworthia and are there any problems you should look out for associated with pruning? Edgeworthia ( Edgeworthia chrysantha, Zones 7-10) is truly a four-season plant. Bloom time is in February before leaves appear. In fall, leaves drop to reveal a beautifully . As to sun or shade, I have six of these beauties of various ages surrounding my house. 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. English is the controlling language of this page. I make a habit of gifting it to others so I can see more of them! I would just take care to trench around the perimeter several weeks in advance to stimulate new roots to assist in the transplant process. I am going to give cultural information for edgeworthia with the caveat that I dont think the plant has been grown long enough for it to be definitive. WE are Zone 7B, [ a little colder than an 8 but not as cold as a true Zone 7 Sarah, I dont have a big sample but edgeworthia seems to be pretty tolerant of shade or sun. If the whole plant looks mopey as sometimes happen, I will water it (but not otherwise). Carolyn. But I would say that unless you are committed to serious pruning or a very large container, skip the container. Leaves single, alternate, lanceolate to narrow ovate, 8-13 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, entire, dull green, gray-green below with silky hairs when young. Carolyn, Pingback: JOURNAL: Gardening Blogs for Plant Lovers My Education of a Gardener. Now about cold hardiness, I came upon an updated Europe hardiness zone showing I am in 7 bordering 8 but 6 is less than 50 miles away the zones in South East Europe are too narrow meabing extremities are not out of the quesrion. I cant describe ityou will just have to find a specimen and experience it for your self. Carolyn. This one has been in my sights for a while and I am glad to hear that you think it is worth giving it a try, maybe even in zone 5? The papyrifera is much less cold harder and vigorous. Get all the details below! Or daphne, since they are similar. The first photo in the post of the Scott plant was taken in 2012 and the last picture in the post is of the same plant in 2006 so that gives you some idea. 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. The plant sold as Edgeworthia papyrifera is slightly smaller and has more delicate flowers and branching. Subscribe By Email chevron_right. This 6-to-8-foot mounding shrub is a shrub for all seasons. You dont have to worry about missing the scent of the blooms, but you may want to plant edgeworthia within reach of passersby because the foliage invites handling. I got my first one from you about 6 or 7 years ago. Our Edgeworthia is about 9 years old now, and last year and this, many of the upper leaves have become shriveled and unattractive, and then die back. 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. Yet ww had no rain 4 months till the end of September. I did not plant my Edgeworthia in full sun and would not do it in your region. Pbm, The post profiles Edgeworthia chrysantha. For catalogues and announcements of events, please send your full name, location, and phone number (for back up use only) to carolyn@carolynsshadegardens.com. It has grown into a small shrub at this point and appears ready to bloom for the second year The Edgeworthia Paperbush is a medium-sized shrub that has remarkable yellow blossoms in late winter. I need to prune it but dont know when to prune because I love it in all seasons. Hello Nikolay, My compost just happens to be composed of thoroughly decomposed leaves. Can they be moved if they outgrow their original spot in the garden? I hope something works for you soon. Bought at a garden show in early spring. Also, I want ti transplant it now, not in Spring, as I will not be here then. Underplanting of Spring ephemerals has helped distract from the bareness. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots. It flowers on old wood so you would want to prune it right after it blooms. It would help to know where you are. There is only one other species in the genus that I know of, E. papyrifera, and it may be just a subset of E. chrysantha. Pruning may be considered heresy, but I also need some light through that window. No one has ever mentioned that, and I have nothing to do with them. Follow this link https://carolynsshadegardens.com/2017/01/28/edgeworthia-update/ and please make a comment with your edgeworthia exeriences! Carolyn. One year later, voila. I dont even plant plants that require extra water. However, I love seeing the entire bush more than just the small buds. Edgeworthia flowers exude a sweet fragrance similar to Daphne, further enhancing their sunny disposition. You are the same zone as us. I pruned it before the first budding, probably in January/February and I pruned it hard taking some limbs down to the trunk. Edgeworthia thrives in partial shade and appreciates well-enriched, moist soil. Cuttings root easily in moist soil. I thought a six foot spread area would be enough! Remember that watering deeply once per week allows . 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 . The foliage is beautiful! 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 am sorry it has taken me two years to see your post. 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. Happy holidays to you and your family Carolyn! Lourdes, Are you local because I am not mail order? Had hoped there were two in the pot, wanted to have a row of three. It has come back well, however, with very little die back. And the blooms are the white (in my case) flowers early in the spring/late winter? It begins to bloom in December, when its nothing but a bare silhouette in the garden, and continues through the winter. I keep a regular Daphne in a pot so I can move it around and protect it over winter until it grows some. I almost didnt do the post because I thought they werent good enough. Carolyn. Thank you for your info The foliage turns a nice yellow in the fall. Will see how it does I have high hopes! Thank you! Denis Lucey is a customer of mine. The individual florets are tiny, but a few dozen make up a 1-1/2 to 2-inch cluster that will simply knock you sideways. tucked in a corner, and fell in love with the bark and buds. 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. What beautiful photos. Thanks in advance! Edgeworthia tomentosa (Thunb.) Foliage: Deciduous, alternate, simple, narrowly oblong, dark greenish blue. I doubt it would take our freeze/thaw and blistery winds in late February/March. I, too, am ready to get one next growing season. Edgeworthia papyrifera paperbush 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 Other common names mitsumata paper bush Synonyms It has protection from winter winds, which come from the north west here, so that the buds, which form in November, dont dessicate. The Edgeworthia chrysantha in the Cosby Courtyard is arguably the best specimen on campus, illustrating a nearly perfect form.