Heptacodium Miconioides

Seven Son Flower

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.


Fast Growing
The flower buds first open in late summer; seven white stars to each bud. The sepals then persist on the seven fruits and turn bright rose red, becoming even showier than the flowers themselves, lasting late into fall. Shaggy tan decorative bark exfoliates to reveal a cinnamon colored underlayer. Fall nectar source for butterflies. In addition to common name Seven Son Flower, H. miconiodes is sometimes referred to as Northern Crape Myrtle because of its multi-stemmed, canopied shape and flowers. Provides shelter for wildlife and is an excellent windbreak or hedge for screening. Plant Select® varieties are durable, resilient and vibrant.

Code HEMN

Patent

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Tall 15'

Spacing Plant 20' apart

Bloom Time Late Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Product

Plant Select

These resilient varieties are designed to thrive in high plains and intermountain regions, flourishing in areas with less water. They're also disease and insect resistant while adding long-lasting beauty to your garden.

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Fragrant
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Winter Interest

Planting Sites

  • Seaside/Salt Tolerant

Heptacodium General Information

Heptacodium have an upright spreading, multistemmed habit. After the white flowers have fallen, the remaining calyces develop a deep red color lasting into November and are as visually enticing as the flowers. Seven Son Flower also displays interesting exfoliating bark - a must-have shrub. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Heptacodium Plant Care

To establish a deep, extensive root system, follow a regular watering schedule the first year. Before new growth appears in spring, apply a general purpose fertilizer. Fast grower. Can be pruned into an elegant vase-shaped specimen, or maintained as a shrub. If pruning is desired, prune in late winter or very early spring, as the flower buds begin to set shortly after the plant leafs out.