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ZENOBIA
Genus of one species of spreading deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub occuring in moist, sandy places and bogs.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous - shrub
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Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - shrub
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Full sun - sheltered site -
Partial shade - plant in shade if soil dries out in summer. -
Additional Features - Good to know - grown for the bell-shaped fragrant flowers. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - southeastern USA -
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving - moist and humus rich
Zenobia - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of ZENOBIA
ZENOBIA pulverulenta >
Commonly known as: Honeycup.
Beautiful small deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub. White bell-shaped flowers resembling a large 'lily of the valley' are aniseed scented and appear in clusters in June-July. New leaves have a conspicuous glaucous appearance
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Blue Sky' >
Commonly known as: Honeycup.
An improved form with intense blue new growth and leaves which appear alongside large white flowers
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Raspberry Ripple' >
Commonly known as: Honeycup.
White flowers are edged and striped with red. A most unusual and attractive plant
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
