Carpenteria Californica

Carpenteria Californica Care

Carpenteria Californica

Other names: Tree Anemone

What is the plant

An evergreen shrub, 4-8 ft. by 5 ft., with narrow, dark-green, glossy leaves. The showy, single, 2-3 in. wide, anemone-like flowers are fragrant and glistening white.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

8 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
In summer, in case of heat wave or dry spell, you can water in the morning or in the evening.
Pruning
Pruning carpenteria californica is best performed after the blooming.
Fertilizer
At the end of winter, adding flower shrub fertilizer will significantly increase the blooming.

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Sunlight
Can grow in full sun to part shade
Soil
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0.
Temperature
It is said to be cold tolerant down to 10-23 degrees Fahrenheit and experiences temperatures in the range of 62- Page 2 Wilson 2 98 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer2. Carpenteria is also wildfire adapted, meaning seeds can survive the common California wildfires during the dry season.

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Container
You can also plant carpenteria californica in pots outside of this period as long as you avoid both freezing temperatures and heat waves.
Additional
Carpenteria 'Bodnant' has no toxic effects reported.
Popularity
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