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Bloom & Buzz Small-batch. Single source. Carroll County, Tennessee.

Plant profile

Temple of Bloom

Temple of Bloom Seven-son Flower

Heptacodium miconioides

Expected availability · late 2028

Shrub / perennial Willow WorksCompanion cut stemsPollinator support
Sun
Full sun to part shade; placement follows the Field 1 plan
Hardiness
Selected for West Tennessee Zone 7b; field performance will be recorded
Bloom
Species/cultivar dependent; local bloom timing will be recorded after establishment
Harvest
Seasonal; harvest timing follows the marketable feature and plant establishment

At a Glance

SubtleShowySubtle to Showy, position 4 of 5
FineBold TextureFine to Bold Texture, position 4 of 5
SupportingFocalSupporting to Focal, position 4 of 5
StraightSculpturalStraight to Sculptural, position 4 of 5
FreshDried DisplayFresh to Dried Display, position 3 of 5

About

Late flowers, red calyces and architectural branches.

Best Uses

Flower stems, calyces, architectural stems.

Choose This If…

Choose this if you want woody branch material with enough form or seasonal character to become part of the structure of the design.

Material Details

Primary harvest: Late Summer–Early Fall. Best stage: Flowers through red calyx stage.

Growing requirements

Water
Consistent moisture during establishment; species-specific needs apply
Soil
Species-appropriate soil within the Willow Field companion planting system
Growth rate
Species/cultivar dependent

Fruit, flower, or harvest traits

Late flowers, red calyces and architectural branches. Intended cut-material use: flower stems, calyces, architectural stems.

Pollination and compatibility

Included in the Willow Field system partly for pollinator forage; species-specific pollination requirements apply.

Role at Bloom & Buzz

Willow Works North hedge companion planting. Provides late flowers, red calyces and architectural branches for customer-facing material while contributing forage, habitat, seasonal structure, or pollination support to the field and Bloom & Buzz Apiary.