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EDGEWORTHIA chrysantha 'Red Dragon'
Paperbush

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:: Thymelaeaceae :: EDGEWORTHIA :: chrysantha :: 'Red Dragon'
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Main asset

A small bush with remarkable winter flowering thanks to its red-orange flowers grouped together in pompoms.

Remarks

Very original plant, worthy to be known

A scent reminiscent of cloves, a silvery bark and an original flowering are the main assets of the variety 'Red Dragon'. It is used in Japan to make a type of paper: washi.

  • Uses: Front of shrub beds, near house entrance, terrace boxes

Global caracteristics:

  • Type of foliage: deciduous
  • Habit: round
  • Height: 1.20 m x 1.00 m
  • Growth: medium
  • Flowering period: February-March
  • Époque de fructification : March-April

Shape and colours:

  • Couleur du bois : beige
  • Foliage shape: oblong
  • Foliage colour: dark green
  • Foliage colour in autumn: yellow
  • Flowers shape: bawl
  • Flowers colour: yellow
  • Parfum : yes

Plantation:

  • Soil type: drained, not calcareous, not too dry
  • Exposure: sun, part-shade
  • Hardiness: - 15 °C (5 °F - USDA zone 7b)