Early Blooming Shrub

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  1. Margot

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    This shrub is blooming now on the Sunshine Coast of BC. Do you know its name?

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    Thank you. I knew I'd seen it lately on this forum but couldn't remember the name.
     
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    An interesting fact about this came up on twitter just yesterday - look closely at the branching structure!

    Scott Zona, Ph.D. on Twitter
     
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    Yes, it always has branches in 3's.
    The branches are so flexible that you can tie them in a knot.
    Years ago in Japan it was used to make high quality bank notes.
    I have seen a book printed on Edgeworthia paper.
    The flower buds start to form in the autumn/September and hang demurely, only opening in the spring.
    I love the way the flowers open individually starting on the outside and work their way into the centre..until all flowers are open.
    I cannot help taking masses of pics of it....see below

    Too cold here in Scotland to grow it we bought a fab one....tried it in a pot in a conservatory.
    It was not happy and we ended up donating it to another more sheltered garden.

    There is also one with red flowers but is no where near as beautiful from a distance.....Edgeworthia Chrysantha 'Red Dragon

    Search: edgeworthia | Flickr
     
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    Yes, that was mentioned in the BPotD I linked to. Scott Zona's habit photo is really good. As are a lot of his Twitter postings. Help get me away from there!
     
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    Thanks! Nice pics; sadly a species I've never met.
     
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    Those are Silver Surfer's photos, and yes masses of them, each one a gem.
     
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    Well, that settles it! I'm going to buy one next year (if I can find one, that is).
     
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