Silky white, hairy buds shimmer in the winter sunshine, before revealing magnificent canary yellow blooms. The richly perfumed flowers of the paperbush decorate the tips of the cinnamon coloured bare stems providing a stunning contrast from February to April in a magnificent display. Edgeworthia chrysantha is much sought after and makes a striking specimen shrub for exotic gardens and shady woodland borders. Plant into borders or a container or pot outdoors in reliably moist, fertile, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Choose a position in sun or dappled shade. When growing in a container or pot use a soil based compost such as John Innes No. 3. Although hardy to -5C, Edgeworthia benefits from a sheltered position to prevent frost damage to the flowers. Feed and water regularly throughout the growing season until fully established. Pruning is best kept to a minimum, removing only damaged stems and those that spoil the shape or symmetry of the plant in early spring. Posit