Heptacodium miconioides - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Seven son flower of Zhejiang (Heptacodium miconioides) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub with decorative, purple-red fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from August to September. The Seven son flower of Zhejiang also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Heptacodium jasminoides.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * strongly scented flowers * Resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Seven son flower of Zhejiangs 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 Seven son flower of Zhejiang has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, multi-stemmed.

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 creamy white flowers of Seven son flower of Zhejiang appear in panicles from August to September. They are strongly scented.

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

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub