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EXOCHORDA racemosa 'Niagara'
Commonly known as Pearl bush
This is a brand new very compact growing and highly floriferous new introduction suitable for smaller gardens, It can be grown as a spectacular low hedge
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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White -
Height - 1m (39in) -
Spread - 1m (39in)
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Hedge - Ideal for hedging
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, bushy. Develops into a rounded bush with slightly arching branches.
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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) -
Full sun -
Partial shade - light, dappled shade. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be clipped to keep very dense after flowering as flowers are produced on previous season's growth. Expected to reach about 1m (39in) in 10 years. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - garden origin. Holland. 1997. Herman Geers. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - upright racemes of 6-10 flowers to 4cm (1½in) across
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Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Neutral to acid soil -
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Exochorda - Growing Guide
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