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.
Carpenteria Californica Care
Carpenteria Californica
Other names: Tree Anemone
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
4°C - 14°C
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.
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