EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA HONEY

EDGEWORTHIA CHRYSANTHA HONEY

Edgeworthia chrysantha Honey is prized for its clusters of rich yellow, powerfully fragrant flowers that open on bare stems in late winter to early spring, bringing luminous colour and scent when little else is in bloom. Grow in sun or light shade in a sheltered spot with moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil that is preferably acid; avoid shallow chalk. Deciduous foliage follows the flowers, forming a rounded, elegant shape that offers strong architectural interest. Ideal near a path or doorway for winter fragrance, or as a focal specimen in a protected border; hardy in most UK regions, though young plants appreciate protection in severe cold.

Position: Sun or light shade; sheltered Rate of Growth: Slow-growing Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich; preferably acid, avoid chalk Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions (RHS H4) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:deciduous
flowering:february
flowering:march
flowercolour:yellow
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:all-scented
gardenstyle:architectural