Heptacodium miconioides - 30-40 CM C5

Description
These produce purple-red fruits. They exude a strong fragrance.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Heptacodium jasminoides.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * strongly scented flowers * resistant to urban climates, heat-loving, can be partially built over

Leaves
Long adherent.

Bark
Brown-yellow, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Upright, multi-stemmed.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in panicles from August to September. These are strongly scented.

fruit
The purple-red fruits of Heptacodium miconioides are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub