Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Edgeworthia Overview
Genus contains around 4 deciduous shrubs originating from China and the Himalayas. They have characteristic papery bark that may be used to produce traditional hand-made paper and they are known as paper bushes. Foliage is hairy and they are typically grown for their interesting clusters of tubular flowers. These are often yellow but may also be seen in orange, white or red colours.
How to propagate Edgeworthia
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Seed
Seed in autumn.
Other uses of Edgeworthia
Grown for their flowers in late winter and early spring.