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EXOCHORDA x macrantha 'The Bride'

Commonly known as Pearl bush

White flowers on stiff stems
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    light to mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
  • White
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Compact, arching, mound-forming shrub.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade.

EXOCHORDA x macrantha 'The Bride'

 
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Asia, China.
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Racemes of 6-10 flowers to 3cm (1¼in) across
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Obovate
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Exochorda - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
 

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