Temple of Bloom
Heptacodium miconioides 'Temple of Bloom'
In growth
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In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 8-12 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 600 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable to most well-draining soils |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Tree |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White fading to bright red calyces |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hydrangea, Hosta, Ornamental Grasses |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Seldomly needed, early spring pruning.
Maintenance
Can be pruned as a large shrub or small multi-trunk tree.
Cleanup
Rake leaves in fall; bark provides winter interest.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours. Also known as Seven-Son Flower, prized for late-season blooms and striking red calyces.