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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
£25.00 each
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Good to know
A good subject for a woodland garden -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
USA (Virginia to South Carolina) -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Oblong
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub with slender, arching shoots. Flowers, 1.2cm (½in) long, are produced in erect racemes to 20cm (8in) long.
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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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersAniseed scented
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous lovingMoist and humus rich
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Full sun
sheltered site -
Partial shade
Plant in shade if soil dries out in summer. -
Mature Size2m (6½ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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Zenobia - Growing Guide
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