Carpenteria californica
carpenteria
- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
Fabulously fragrant, cup-shaped, pure white, anemone-like flowers in June and July and lustrous, dark green leaves. This summer-flowering, evergreen shrub looks marvellous grown against a sheltered, south or west-facing wall, protected from cold, drying winds. Its upright then slightly spreading form is perfect for training into a fan shape. - Garden care: After flowering lightly cut back any shoots that spoil the symmetry of the plant.