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Seven sons flower (in 3,5 liter pot)
Heptacodium miconioides
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Seven Sons Flower is a rare, elegant, and fragrant small tree, offering spectacular late flowering and colorful fall foliage. Easy to grow, it is very hardy and undemanding.
Description
Height at maturity
3/4M
Wingspan at maturity
3M
Exposure
Sun, partial shade
Flowering
August to October
Hardiness
-25°C
Origin
China
Seven sons flower – Heptacodium miconioides
Origin and characteristics
Native to central China, Heptacodium miconioides belongs to the Caprifoliaceae family. Recently introduced into cultivation in Europe, it is prized for its late flowering, sweet fragrance, and decorative bark.
Description and features
Mature height: 3 to 4 metres.
Mature spread: 2 to 3 metres.
Habit: Bushy, often multi-stemmed if not trained.
Foliage type: Deciduous; glossy green turning purple in autumn.
Flowering period: Late August to October.
Flowers: Star-shaped, white, jasmine-scented; sepals turn deep pink after flowering.
Fruits: None; persistent decorative coloured sepals.
Hardiness: Exceptional, down to -25 °C and even -34 °C once established.
Position and soil
Position: Sun or partial shade.
Soil: Ordinary to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained.
Tolerance: Withstands strong winds and sea spray; adaptable to various soil conditions.
Planting
Season: Autumn or spring.
Preparation: Loosen soil, add compost in poor soils.
Spacing: Allow 2.5 to 3 metres spread at maturity.
Watering
At planting: Water regularly until established.
Mature: Low maintenance; water only during prolonged drought.
Pruning
When: Late winter or after flowering if necessary.
Advice: Light pruning to maintain balanced shape; remove lower branches if a single trunk is desired.
Propagation
Methods: Seed (slow and difficult), semi-ripe cuttings in summer recommended.
Garden uses
Ideal as a specimen to showcase its elegant habit and fragrant flowers, but can also be integrated into a shrub border or informal hedge. Its late flowering attracts pollinators, and its decorative bark adds winter interest.
Locations
Specimen, shrub border, informal flowering hedge, ornamental orchard.
Recommended plant associations
Shrubs:
- Cornus kousa Chinensis – to extend flowering interest.
- Amelanchier alnifolia – to complement with spring blossom and autumn fruit.
- Syringa vulgaris Lemoine– to harmonise with fragrant white flowers.
Perennials:
- Chamomile – to accompany autumn flowering.
- Bear’s breeches– to extend the border’s period of interest.
- Dark purple houseleek – to enrich the summer and autumn palette.
Disease protection
Susceptibility: Very resistant to diseases and pests.
Prevention: No specific precautions required; very robust plant.
Tips for good growth
Plant in light, well-drained soil to avoid excess winter moisture, choose a sunny position for abundant flowering, mulch the base to retain soil moisture, prune moderately to shape the plant, and feed lightly in spring if needed to support vigour.
Features
- Common name : Seven sons flower
- Family : Caprifoliaceae
- Category : shrub
- Spread : 3M
- Foliage : deciduous
- Color of flowers : white
- Use : isolated - shruberry - hedge
- Soil : slightly acidic
- Habit : upright
- Earth to use : 50% universal potting soil and 50% heath earth
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : Nothing to report
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