seven-son flower

Seven-son flower (Heptacodium miconioides 'SMNHMRF' TEMPLE OF BLOOM) is a beautiful flowering shrub best suited for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 6 – 9. This heat tolerant shrub does best in moist, well-drained soil and in areas of full to partial sun. Water your 7-son flower twice a week throughout the growing season and less during the winter months. Be sure to water your shrub slowly and deeply so that the soil becomes thoroughly saturated. You can test the soil moisture by pushing your finger into the soil; if the soil sticks to your finger when you remove it, then the soil still has some moisture. If you cannot access an outdoor hose, look for a slow-drip watering can to thoroughly soak the soil without making a large mess.

The Seven-Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides 'SMNHMRF' TEMPLE OF BLOOM) needs at least 6 hours of full sun exposure every day in order to thrive. When providing sun exposure, it is important to do so gradually, over a period of weeks or even months, as this plant species can be quite delicate and needs enough time to acclimate to the environment. It is best to keep this plant in an area where it will receive sunlight for most of the morning and part of the afternoon. If possible, avoid harsh midday sunlight, as this can be too intense for the Seven-Son Flower.

Seven-son flower should be pruned in late winter or early spring just before new growth begins. Prune the stems back, 1 to 2 leaf sets, to promote branching and bushiness. The secondary stems can also be removed to neaten the plant’s shape. Without pruning, the plant will form an unkempt shrub although it will still flower.