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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
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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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Height2m (6½ft)
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Spread1.5m (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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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunsheltered site
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Partial shadePlant in shade if soil dries out in summer.
ZENOBIA pulverulenta
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA good subject for a woodland gardenPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originUSA (Virginia to South Carolina)
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOblong
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Pruning groupPruning group 2Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowersAniseed scented
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingMoist and humus rich
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Zenobia - Growing Guide
2m (6½ft)
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Buy Varieties of ZENOBIA pulverulenta
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Blue Sky'
Honeycup
an improved form with intense blue new growth and leaves which appear alongside large white flowers
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Raspberry Ripple'
Honeycup
white flowers are edged and striped with red. A most unusual and attractive plant
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