Edgeworthia chrys. 'Winterliebe' - 60-80 CM C40

Description
The Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' (Edgeworthia chrysantha) is a shrub-like plant that produces yellow-white, tubular flowers arranged in umbels, which give off a pleasant fragrance. They appear from March to April. The Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained, humus-rich, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 m and spreads to around 1.5 m.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Edgeworthia papyrifera.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' are dark green, lanceolate and entire. They are approximately 7–12 cm in size. Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' turns a bright yellow in autumn.

Growth
Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
The yellow-white, tubular flowers of the Paper bush 'Winter Liebe' appear in umbels from March to April. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub