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EXOCHORDA serratifolia
Commonly known as Pearl bush
More unusual chalk loving species with serrated leaves. Very floriferous
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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White -
Height - 2.5m (8ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Tall Shrub - pearl-like buds bursting into paper-white flowers
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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) -
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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.
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Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Exochorda - Growing Guide
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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.
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Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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