Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono'

Red Paper Bush

Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Red Dragon', Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Rubra'

Deciduous Shrub

This coveted member of the Daphne family is prized for the clusters of glorious red-orange tubular blooms that form at the tips of bare stems in late winter. Lush green leaves follow and persist through the summer. Please note flower coloring can vary depending on temperature. The shrub grows slowly to 5–6 feet tall and has an upright, rounded form. Edgeworthia chrysantha 'Akebono' is winter hardy to USDA Zones 7–10 and needs protection from hot afternoon sun. It's best grown in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soils in acidic, loamy, moist yet well-drained soil.