Pearl bush
Common Name: Pearl bush
Genus: Exochorda
Species: x macrantha
Cultivar: 'The Bride'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic
Height: 180cm
Spread: 300cm
Time to plant seeds: September to November
Flowering period:
April
to
May
There are several Exochorda species, all very beautiful Chinese shrubs when in flower. They need some shelter from late spring frosts, which can scorch the young foliage, and most cannot tolerate a lot of lime in the soil. This plant is a garden hybrid between two of the best species, and is usually grown in the form 'The Bride', a more compact and shapely plant than the hybrid. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Looks good with:
Brunnera macrophyllaHelleborus argutifolius
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