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Heptacodium

Seven-son flower

Heptacodium miconioides

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  • High quality foliage
  • Fragrant
  • Year-round interest
Description

Introduced from China, Heptacodium miconioides has developed a devoted fan base among plant geeks and designers. A large arching shrub or small tree with glossy dark green leaves, exfoliating bark, and fragrant creamy-white late summer flowers. Its best attribute is its persistent, showy, reddish-pink sepals which are effective from October to November.

Awards
Cary Award; Gold Medal Plant, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Plant Select (CO)
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10 - 20'
Width
10 - 20'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late summer through fall
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils.

Pruning

Little pruning is required; prune selectively to shape as needed. Blooms on new wood.

Uses

Specimen plant, mixed borders

Growing Tips

Typically grown as a multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub. Peeling bark is normal and is one of the desirable features of this unique plant.