About
A semi-evergreen, large shrub or small tree to 6m tall with lanceolate to elliptic dark green leaves to 20cm long with serrated margins; older foliage may turn shades of orange and red in autumn. perfumed, white flowers with yellow centres to 10cm across are borne from mid to late summer.
About the genus
A genus of hybrid, deciduous flowering trees with long, tapered dark green foliage and large, frilly pink or white flowers with striped throats, appearing in the summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in humus-rich, acidic soils in sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot