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Paperbush appreciates a growing site with organically rich soil and excellent drainage. They also grow best in a very shady location. But paperbush also does okay in full sun as long as it gets generous irrigation. This is not a drought-tolerant plant.
- How do you care for edgeworthia?
- Where does edgeworthia Chrysantha grow?
- How do you prune a Paperbush?
- Can you prune edgeworthia?
- Can you transplant edgeworthia?
- Why is my Daphne losing leaves?
- How do you plant a paper bush?
- How big does edgeworthia grow?
- Where does edgeworthia grow?
How do you care for edgeworthia?
Edgeworthia prefers well-drained soil, but for best flower production it needs plenty of moisture during the growing season. If established in soil high in organic matter, it is fairly drought tolerant. It also is deer resistant. It grows well in hardiness zones 7-9, and it may survive in protected areas of zone 6.
Where does edgeworthia Chrysantha grow?
How to grow
- Cultivation Best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or light dappled shade in well-drained, humus-rich loamy soil.
- Propagation Root greenwood and semi-ripe nodal stem-tip cuttings in summer in free-draining compost.
How do you prune a Paperbush?
The nice thing about paperbush is that the lateral buds are very noticeable on the stem. After the plant finishes flowering, cut several of the stems back to near ground level, making your pruning cut at a 45 degree angle just above an outward growing bud.
Can you prune edgeworthia?
Edgeworthia thrives in moist, well-drained soil and part shade to full sun. Reaching 4 to 6 feet tall by the same in width, this shrub can easily be lightly pruned to maintain shape and size.
Can you transplant edgeworthia?
Soil and Transplanting
Edgeworthia chrysantha grows in a wide variety of soil types – sandy, loamy, or clay soil. ... Regardless of the soil type, it has to be humus-rich and well-moist. Since it is a deciduous shrub, it is best to transplant during the dormant period (early spring and late fall).
Why is my Daphne losing leaves?
Often daphnes also suffer from root rot. The plant could easily have been over-watered, and the roots then rot causing the leaves to look bedraggled. Another problem that daphnes have is the leaves suddenly hanging down limply, and feeling leathery and dry. Most often, this is also caused by over watering.
How do you plant a paper bush?
Growing Tips
Paperbush thrives in moist, acidic soil that is well-drained and rich in organic matter. Water regularly during summer and fall to ensure the soil remains consistently moist. Avoid moving the bush once it is planted, as it is touchy until well established.
How big does edgeworthia grow?
Edgeworthia chrysantha, commonly called paperbush or edgeworthia, is a deciduous suckering shrub that typically grows to 4-6' tall and as wide.
Where does edgeworthia grow?
The plants thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 9, but may require some winter protection in zone 7. Paperbush appreciates a growing site with organically rich soil and excellent drainage. They also grow best in a very shady location.
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