.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; } Tianshan' Seven Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan - Multi Stem Description A deciduous shrub known for its attractive peeling bark and fragrant white late-summer flowers, attracting pollinators and adding aesthetic appeal to gardens. Suggested Uses Ideal for ornamental shrub borders, pollinator gardens, and landscape accent planting due to its multi-stem growth and striking appearance. Plant Details Botanical Name: Tianshan' Seven Sons Flower Heptacodium miconioides 'Tianshan - Multi Stem Common Name: Tianshan' Seven Sons Flower Size & Growth: Up to 8-12 ft tall and wide, multi-stemmed shrub with a dense, rounded form Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous Bloom Time: Summer to early fall (July - September) Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic, safe for pets Fragrant: Yes, emits a pleasant scent during blooming Cut Flower: Yes, flowers make excellent cut arrangements Grows Well With: Other shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; space 4-6 ft apart for optimal growth Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment Soil Type: Prefers loamy, well-drained soil, tolerant of clay and sandy soils Humidity: Average garden humidity, avoid excessive wetness Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or crossing branches after flowering to maintain shape Winter Care: Apply mulch to protect roots in colder zones; hardy to zone 5 Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery, typically 2-3 inches below soil surface Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to promote flowering Special Care: Minimal maintenance; prune lightly to shape and remove old stems as needed