Heptacodium mic. 'Temple of Bloom' - 125-150 CM C35

Description
The Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' (Heptacodium miconioides) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub with decorative, purple-red fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles in August. The Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 6 metres and grows to around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Heptacodium jasminoides.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 7 - 10 cm in size. Long adherent.

Bark
Brown-yellow, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' is an upright and multi-stemmed large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4.5 - 6 m and is approx. 1.8 - 3 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Sieben-Söhne-des-Himmels 'Temple of Bloom' appear in panicles in August. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The purple-red fruits of Heptacodium miconioides 'Temple of Bloom' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, butterfly plant