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Heptacodium miconioides - Seven-Son Flower- Red calyxes (Oct)

Heptacodium miconioides

Seven-Son Flower

Seven-Son Flower buds appear in early summer but the fragrant white flowers don't open until August.  The single flowers appear in a seven flowered whorl and are loved by bees, butterflies and other pollinators.  After the flowers fade their calyx darken to a vivid red color and are possibly showier than when in flower.   After the leaves fall, the exfoliating bark of Heptacodium miconioides adds winter interest. A good substitute for a Crapemyrtle in a more northern climate.  We have found Heptacodiums thriving in both Vermont and Maine.

Height

20 Feet

Spread

15 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
23 Heptacodium miconioides #10 4-5' (M.S.) (white flowers, red calyxes)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Fragrant - Flower
Winter Interest
Bark
Soil Conditions
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Sun
Special Recognition
PHS Gold Medal Plant
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Tree Type
Ornamental (<30')
Tree
Foliage Color
Green
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