Seven Son Flower
Seven Son Flower Starter in 4" Pot
Seven Son Flower (Heptacodium miconioides) is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that’s still uncommon in bonsai, but worth experimenting with. It develops attractive peeling bark and carries medium-sized leaves that lend themselves best to larger bonsai or specimen-style training. What sets it apart is the late-season display—clusters of fragrant white flowers in late summer, followed by striking pink-red calyxes that extend the show into fall.
Growth: Vigorous, fast to bulk up
Water: Heavy drinker; water regularly and thoroughly
Light: Full sun; appreciates part shade in hottest summer weeks
Fertilizer: Moderate
Hardiness: Zone 5–9
Cold-hardy species — requires a winter dormancy and should be kept outside year-round. In areas with extreme cold, place pots on the ground, mulch around them, and protect from wind.
About Our Starters & Stock
As part of their training for future bonsai, our starters and stock trees are periodically pruned or trunk-chopped to encourage strong structure and desirable growth. If you’re purchasing for landscape use and prefer trees that have not been recently pruned or chopped, feel free to contact us before ordering to check the current status of the species you’re interested in!