Heptacodium miconioides
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Clusters of scented, creamy-white flowers appear at the ends of the branches from late summer, and long after they have fallen,...
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Plant description
Clusters of scented, creamy-white flowers appear at the ends of the branches from late summer, and long after they have fallen, the pinkish-red calyxes often remain colourful, deepening to rich burgundy as they age.
When not in flower the lustrous green leaves are deeply veined, and hang in elegant pairs along the branches, often tinged with claret before falling.
Heptacodium miconioides, from the honeysuckle family, is either a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, is loved by butterflies and makes a stylish and unusual addition to the garden.
When not in flower the lustrous green leaves are deeply veined, and hang in elegant pairs along the branches, often tinged with claret before falling.
Heptacodium miconioides, from the honeysuckle family, is either a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, is loved by butterflies and makes a stylish and unusual addition to the garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Heptacodium miconioides:
When planting, add some soil conditioner (well-rotted compost) to the planting hole and some mycorrhizal fungi to aid root establishment.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the collar of the tree is above ground level.
Support taller specimens either with a bamboo cane and or stake during establishment. Water generously around the base of the plant.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
