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:

• Full name: Edgeworthia chrysantha ‘Honey Sunshine’

• Family: Thymelaeaceae

• Origin: East Asia (China)

• Leaves: Lanceolate, green, glossy, deciduous in autumn

• Flowers: Globular, yellow-golden, intense fragrance, appear on bare branches in February–March

• Habit: Rounded shrub, with flexible branches, natural elegance

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Bright partial shade or gentle sun

• Soil: Acid to neutral, loose, rich in humus, well drained

• Watering: Consistent, without excess; appreciates moist soil

• Temperature: Tolerates down to –10°C… –12°C; in colder winters requires root protection

• Maintenance: Does not require frequent pruning; can be lightly cleaned after flowering

📏 Size at maturity:

• Height: approximately 1.2 – 1.5 m

• Width: up to 1.5 – 2 m

✨ Why choose it:

• Fragrant flowering during the cold season

• Warm yellow-golden color, extremely attractive

• Exotic shrub, rarely found in gardens

• 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