SMNHMRF seven son flower
Heptacodium miconioides 'SMNHMRF'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall6+ feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White with pink calyx
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Smnhmrf' seven son flower (Heptacodium miconioides 'Smnhmrf') is a tree for borders, specimen planting, cottage gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. White fragrant flowers open in summer and pink calyces follow in autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Switchgrass, and David garden phlox.