Heptacodium miconioides (Seven-son flower Tree)
Color Name: Temple of Bloom®
Temple of Bloom Heptacodium is celebrated for its captivating features and ornamental appeal. Its most distinctive trait is its remarkable bloom progression throughout the seasons. In late summer to early fall, clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear, creating a stunning display. Following the blossoms, the plant showcases a second wave of beauty with its striking pink bracts, resembling flowers, enhancing the landscape's charm. The foliage transitions through vibrant greens in spring to attractive reddish-purple hues in autumn, adding to its visual allure. Temple of Bloom is prized not only for its aesthetic value but also for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice in gardens and landscapes seeking year-round interest.
Growing Tips: Typically grown as a multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub. Peeling bark is normal and is one of the desirable features of this unique plant.
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils.
Pruning: Little pruning is required; prune selectively to shape as needed. Blooms on new wood.
Uses: Specimen plant, mixed borders
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow
Temple of Bloom Heptacodium is celebrated for its captivating features and ornamental appeal. Its most distinctive trait is its remarkable bloom progression throughout the seasons. In late summer to early fall, clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers appear, creating a stunning display. Following the blossoms, the plant showcases a second wave of beauty with its striking pink bracts, resembling flowers, enhancing the landscape's charm. The foliage transitions through vibrant greens in spring to attractive reddish-purple hues in autumn, adding to its visual allure. Temple of Bloom is prized not only for its aesthetic value but also for its adaptability to various soil conditions and its low maintenance requirements, making it a popular choice in gardens and landscapes seeking year-round interest.
Growing Tips: Typically grown as a multi-stemmed small tree or large shrub. Peeling bark is normal and is one of the desirable features of this unique plant.
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils.
Pruning: Little pruning is required; prune selectively to shape as needed. Blooms on new wood.
Uses: Specimen plant, mixed borders
Photo courtesy of Spring Meadow
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Flower Color: White Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 15 to 20 Feet Spread: 6 to 10 Feet Hardy in Zone: 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native  Fragrant Specimen Plant Landscapes Fall Interest Easy to Grow Colorful Foliage Border
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Attracts
Songbirds
