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EXOCHORDA x macrantha 'The Bride'
Commonly known as Pearl bush

White flowers on stiff stems
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Asia, China. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduouslight to mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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White
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RacemesRacemes of 6-10 flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Obovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, arching, mound-forming shrub.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2
Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade.
Exochorda - Growing Guide