.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Seven Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides Multi Stem Description The Seven Sons Flower is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its fragrant white flowers and attractive peeling bark. It blooms in late summer to fall, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal interest to your landscape. Suggested Uses Ideal for borders, specimen planting, or hedges. Its multi-stem growth makes it a striking focal point in gardens and landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Seven Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides Multi Stem Common Name: Seven Sons Flower Size & Growth: Typically reaches 8-12 feet in height with a spread of 6-8 feet, with a multi-stemmed, shrubby habit. Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with proper care Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets Fragrant: Yes, during flowering Cut Flower: Suitable for floral arrangements Grows Well With: Ornamental grasses, perennials, and shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth as in the nursery. Soil Moisture: Moderate watering, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil Humidity: Average Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth. Winter Care: Mulch around roots in colder zones, protect young plants during harsh winters. Planting Depth: Plant so the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and again mid-season. Special Care: Minimal care required; prune lightly to shape as needed.