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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Edgeworthia chrysantha red dragon
Red Flower Paper Bush
Flower Colors
Description
A deciduous, bushy shrub to 1.5m tall with supple stems and oval, green leaves. Green, woolly flower buds, borne in winter at the ends of the bare branches, open in late winter to early spring forming dense clusters of fragrant, orange-red, tubular, nodding flowers
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 20cm7854J | H: 20cm | €15.38 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.