Illicium simonsii

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A rare and unusual medium-sized, slow-growing evergreen shrub with narrow, leathery glossy dark green leaves and delicate pale yellow flowers with darker yellow centres which appear from mid to late summer. Although specimens are generally reasonably hardy, it can be a temperamental plant to grow, and requires a warm position which is sheltered from cold temperatures and cold winter winds

Scientific classification

Species: Illicium simonsii (Illicium simonsii)
Genus: Illicium
Family: Schisandraceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Illicium simonsii

Distribution map

China, Myanmar

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Illicium simonsii

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Illicium simonsii care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Can also be propagated by layering in summer

Growing

Grow in moist, but well-drained, humus-rich acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Under glass grow in ericaceous potting compost in bright light, but shaded from the hottest sun. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced fertiliser on a monthly basis

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