Staphylea bumalda - Japanese Bladdernut garden Currently cut back and leafless

Currently cut back and leafless

leathery leaves

The Chilean Firebush prefers to be planted where it will receive semi shade rather than full burning sun

The fruits ripen better if planted against a south facing wall or if kept in a conservatory from mid-August until harvest (except the South coast of England)

A free draining

Staphylea bumalda - Japanese Bladdernut garden Currently cut back and leaflessDescription Specification Gift wrap Staphylea bumalda is an elegant, medium sized, deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves that have serrated edges and taper to a point. Subtle white, bell shaped flowers with a slight scent bloom in loose erect panicles from late spring to early summer. Later, the flowers give way to light green, baggy, inflated seed capsules which hang gracefully from the branches. The leaves have a great autumn colour which contrasts