Carpenteria californica (Bush Anemone)
Bush Anemone, Tree Anemone
One of California’s loveliest shrubs, Carpenteria californica (Bush Anemone) is a medium-sized, bushy, evergreen shrub boasting loose clusters of up to 20 showy, pure white, sweetly scented flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), at the end of its branches. Blooming from late spring to mid-summer, each flat, anemone-like blossom encases hundreds of bright yellow stamens. The lush foliage of thick, narrowly elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves, 3 to 4 in. long (7-10 cm), makes a lovely backdrop to the flowers. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, Bush Anemone is a charming ornamental shrub that can be used as a specimen where its bright flowers will light up a shaded corner of the garden. Bush Anemone is also beautiful massed against a wall or bordering a path.
- Grows up to 4-8 ft. tall and wide (120-240 cm). Can grow as tall as 8 ft. tall (240 cm) and 12 ft. wide (360 cm) in the wild.
- Performs best in well-drained soils in full sun. Appreciates dappled shade in hot summer climates. Good drainage in light, sandy soil is preferred. Site this plant in a sheltered area of the garden. Do not fertilize. This California native can survive on very little water once established.
- Great for wall-side borders or Mediterranean gardens.
- Keep an eye out for brown scale or leaf spot. Deer resistant.
- Bush Anemones usually maintain an attractive rounded form. If pruning is necessary to shape or restrain growth, cut back after flowering.
- Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Native to California.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 96" (120cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 8' (120cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 96" (120cm – 240cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | United States, California |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |