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STARS & SPARKS™ SEVEN-SON FLOWER
Heptacodium miconioides 'JFS GM1HM' Stars & Sparks™ is commonly referred to as Stars & Sparks™ Seven Son Flower. This unique deciduous tree is noteworthy for its upright growth habit and and stout branch structure. It reaches a mature height of 18 feet with a spread of 12 feet. Showy white flower clusters with bright red sepals appear in late summer that attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators when little else is flowering. Dark green leaves turn yellow to orange in fall. Tan exfoliating bark adds winter interest with its long papery strips.
Stars & Sparks™ Seven Son Flower is easy to grow and thrives in full sun to partial shade in evenly moist, well-drained soils. Prune in winter before the flower buds set. Pruning in spring or summer will remove the flower buds.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in average, well-draining soil, ensuring the site offers full sun to partial shade. While this species is notably adaptable and drought tolerant once established, provide regular water during the first growing season to encourage a deep, healthy root system. Maximum sun exposure is generally preferred to encourage the most prolific late-season flowering and the development of the attractive, showy calyces that persist after the blooms fade. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead wood or to manage its natural, often multi-stemmed, habit. This species is frequently trained as a small, ornamental tree by selecting and thinning branches to showcase its beautiful exfoliating bark, so be mindful of the desired architecture during early training.
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