This lovely, decorative shrub is still relatively unknown and undeservingly so. The paper bush (Edgeworthia tomentosa) is a unique early bloomer, whose bare branches blossom with marvellous inflorescences. The flowers are also mildly fragrant. This magnificent paper bush (Edgeworthia tomentosa) looks perfect as part of a shrub border or in a large planter. Edgeworthia chrysantha has recently been renamed Edgeworthia tomentosa.

If you buy deciduous shrubs in autumn they might not be looking quite as beautiful as usual. The big benefit of planting shrubs in autumn is that by spring they will be well rooted in the garden and ready to burst into growth.