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Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora'
20 Litre Container
Plant Highlights: Large clusters of fragrant yellow flowers • Flowers in late winter before the leaves emerge • Architectural branching • An exceptional specimen shrub for sheltered gardens
Overview
Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora', commonly known as Paper Bush, is an elegant deciduous shrub prized for its spectacular display of fragrant golden-yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. Rounded clusters of tubular blooms appear on the bare branches before the foliage emerges, providing valuable colour and perfume when little else is in flower.
As the season progresses, long, soft green leaves create a lush, tropical-looking canopy, while the naturally rounded framework gives the shrub year-round architectural appeal. With its early flowering and refined habit, 'Grandiflora' makes an outstanding focal point in woodland gardens, sheltered borders and courtyard planting.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Grandiflora' |
| Common Name | Paper Bush |
| Plant Type | Deciduous shrub |
| Light | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Rounded, bushy |
| Foliage | Long, mid-green deciduous leaves |
| Flower Colour | Golden yellow |
| Flowering Season | Late winter to early spring |
| Fragrance | Sweetly fragrant flowers |
| Mature Height | 1.0–1.5m |
| Mature Spread | 1.0–1.5m |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location, protected from cold, drying winds. A warm position encourages reliable flowering and healthy growth.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist while the shrub establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods, particularly in summer.
Soil
Grow in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Incorporating organic matter before planting will help create ideal growing conditions.
Pruning
Very little pruning is required. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches after flowering, allowing the shrub to maintain its naturally graceful shape.
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Woodland gardens
- Sheltered borders
- Courtyard gardens
- Near entrances or seating areas where the fragrance can be appreciated
Wildlife
The early flowers provide an important source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects emerging in late winter and early spring.
Why We Love It
- Flowers at a time of year when colour is scarce in the garden.
- Highly fragrant blooms bring welcome scent to late winter.
- Bold foliage provides attractive summer interest after flowering.
- A distinctive specimen shrub with year-round character.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 20 litre container.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acidic· Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 1.5m wide
- Flowering
- Late winter to early spring· Yellow
- Foliage
- deciduous
Useful to know
Good for bordersPollinator friendly
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