Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Honey Sunshine’ – arbust de hartie cu flori parfumate galben-aurii
Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Honey Sunshine’ is a rare ornamental shrub, spectacular for its globular, yellow-golden inflorescences with an intense and sweet fragrance, which appear at the end of winter – beginning of spring, before the leaves emerge. The glossy green foliage complements the plant's attractiveness during summer, making it a special point of interest in the garden.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Full name: Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Honey Sunshine’
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Family: Thymelaeaceae
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Origin: East Asia (China)
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Leaves: Lanceolate, green, glossy, deciduous in autumn
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Flowers: Globular, yellow-golden, intense fragrance, appear on bare branches in February–March
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Habit: Rounded shrub, with flexible branches, natural elegance
🌞 Growing conditions:
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Light: Bright partial shade or gentle sun
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Soil: Acid to neutral, loose, rich in humus, well drained
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Watering: Consistent, without excess; appreciates moist soil
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Temperature: Tolerates down to –10°C… –12°C; in colder winters requires root protection
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Maintenance: Does not require frequent pruning; can be lightly cleaned after flowering
📏 Size at maturity:
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Height: approximately 1.2 – 1.5 m
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Width: up to 1.5 – 2 m
✨ Why choose it:
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Fragrant flowering during the cold season
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Warm yellow-golden color, extremely attractive
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Exotic shrub, rarely found in gardens
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Integrates perfectly in Japanese gardens, mixborders, or elegant spaces
⚠️ Note: For harsh winters in Romania, planting in sheltered places and protecting the base with a mulch layer is recommended.
Height including pot approx. 35 cm