Carpenteria Species, Bush Anemone, California Anemone, Tree Anemone

Carpenteria californica

Family
Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Carpenteria (kar-pen-TER-ree-uh)
Species
californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Arroyo Grande, California

Castro Valley, California

Chico, California

Davis, California

Elk Grove, California

Los Angeles, California

NORTH FORK, California

Nevada City, California

Sacramento, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Walnut Creek, California

Beaverton, Oregon(12 reports)

Portland, Oregon

Greenville, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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M
Burbank, CA | May 2018 | neutral

Has anyone had luck growing Carpenteria californica in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles? Are summers too hot here for it?

J
Portland, OR | July 2010 | neutral

No where can I find how to care for the California Anemone bush (Carpenteria). What do you do after it blooms? Does it need to be cut back? Thanks

C
Arroyo Grande, CA | March 2005 | positive

Small medium green leaves and the most gorgeous white flowers with yellow centers. It takes a while to get established. It is undemandi...Read More

P
(Zone 8a) | July 2002 | positive

This shrub is native to California. In the UK it is best grown against a sunny, sheltered wall.

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