Description
A truly unique late winter-flowering shrub with a beautifully intense fragrance. Clusters of white buds burst into a rich-red display of verbena-like blooms on bare stems that last into spring. Add height, shape and style to the winter garden. Plant in a sheltered spot for best performance. This variety is quite rare and highly sought after. It is well branched with an open habit for fantastic winter interest when little else is performing in the garden.
Ideal For: Patio, Scented Gardens, Exotic Garden, Specimen Plant, Wall-side Borders, Courtyard, Coastal Gardens Hardiness: Hardy Position In: Sun, Semi Shade, Dappled Shade Height: Up to 1.5m Spread: Up to 1.5m
Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon' supplied in a 13cm Nursery Pot
Flowering Months
How To Grow
Plant into borders and containers outdoors in reliably moist, fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Choose a position in sun or dappled shade. When growing in containers use a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Although hardy to -5C Edgeworthia benefits from a sheltered position to prevent frost damage to the flowers.
More Info
Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season while plants become established. Once established plants require only occasional attention. Pruning is best kept to a minimum, removing only damaged stems and those that spoil the shape or symmetry of the plant in early spring.
Important Note
Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions may vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but may vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.