{"product_id":"radermachera-sinica-summerscent","title":"Radermachera sinica 'Summerscent'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummerscent China Doll \/ Asian Bell Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRadermachera sinica 'Summerscent'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bignoniaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China, Taiwan (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen small tree to large shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Summerscent' is a refined cultivar of China doll selected for its outstanding fragrant flowers — large, white to pale yellow trumpet-shaped blooms with a rich jasmine-like evening fragrance that perfumes outdoor spaces from summer into autumn. Its elegant, glossy compound foliage provides dense, lush green shade year-round, making it as valuable as a screening and shade tree as it is for fragrance. In SA's warmer garden zones, it's a stunning alternative to more frost-sensitive tropical trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–8 m H x 3–5 m W (can be managed smaller with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast; 40–70 cm per year in warm conditions; upright and densely branching with a broad, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep-green bipinnate compound leaves; fine, fern-like texture; dense, lush canopy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large (5–8 cm) white to pale-yellow trumpet flowers with flared lobes; produced in clusters; intensely fragrant — jasmine-like scent strongest at dusk and night; summer–autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen canopy year-round; fragrant flowering summer–autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant flowers attract moths and night-flying pollinators; canopy provides bird shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate frost tolerance (protect below −3°C in early years); drought-tolerant once established; heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant in sheltered positions; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/specimen: 4–5 m from structures; screen planting: 3–4 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not widely documented as toxic; sap may cause mild skin irritation; as a precaution, discourage pets from chewing foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; flowers most prolifically in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or clay loam enriched with organic matter; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 12–16 weeks. Established: deep soak weekly in summer (twice in heatwaves); every 2–3 weeks in winter; consistent moisture produces best flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to shape and manage size; feed with balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring; mulch heavily; frost cloth in first 2 winters in cooler areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–50 years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to warmer SA zones — coastal Adelaide, northern metro, sheltered Hills gardens; frost protection needed in first few winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant evening feature near outdoor dining and entertaining areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screen or canopy shade tree in larger gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical and Asian-inspired garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge containers in sheltered, sunny courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely fragrant flowers, lush evergreen foliage and excellent growth — 'Summerscent' transforms outdoor spaces with jasmine-like perfume on warm summer evenings, combining the best of a shade tree and a fragrance plant in one elegant package.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":49123668590844,"sku":"RADE-SINI-SUMM-5LPOT","price":29.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/radermachera-sinica-summerscent-china-doll-asian-bell-tree-5L-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1779844278","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/radermachera-sinica-summerscent","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}