Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Winter Liebe'
paperbush 'Winter Liebe'
An open, rounded, deciduous shrub to 1.2m, with supple shoots and narrowly oval, dark green leaves. In late winter it produces small, fragrant yellow flowers held in nodding, domed clusters at the tips of the bare branches
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Edgeworthia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with simple leaves and rounded terminal clusters of small, daphne-like, often fragrant flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil in full sun or dappled shade. Select a sheltered site and protect from extreme cold when young
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning group 1
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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