EXOCHORDA serratifolia

More unusual chalk loving species with serrated leaves. Very floriferous

£16.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 Litre

Deciduous
Narrowly obovate leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
White
Height
2.5m (8ft)
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
Tall Shrub
Dense, rounded shrub with arching branches
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
Additional Features
Pests & Diseases - none
Place of origin
central Asia to China and Korea.
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape
Racemes - loose racemes of 4-7 flowers to 4cm (1½in) across
Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Serrate 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.

RHS groups 2 & 3
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Alkaline / Chalk loving
Fertile moist well-drained soil