About
Jamesia americana, the cliffbush, is a bushy deciduous shrub to 2 m with coarsely toothed, ovate leaves to 8 cm long that are densely hairy beneath. Slightly fragrant, white flowers 1 cm wide in panicles to 6 cm long are produced in late spring. An ornamental and reliable flowering shrub for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Jamesia is a single-species genus of deciduous shrubs with peeling bark, simple, opposite leaves and terminal panicles of small, white flowers in late spring. Native to rocky hillsides and cliffs in western North America.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toWestern N America
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1 or pruning group 2
PropagationTake greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free