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Exochorda × macrantha 'The Bride'
pearl bush
When in bloom, ‘The Bride’ is the belle of the ball. For almost six weeks in April and May, this award-winning, elegant,...
12 litre pot | 1.0 - 1.25m tall
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Plant description
When in bloom, ‘The Bride’ is the belle of the ball. For almost six weeks in April and May, this award-winning, elegant, deciduous shrub with arching branches is smothered in papery white flowers. Once these blooms are over and have scattered on the ground like confetti, soft green leaves clothe its stems throughout the summer, turning delicate shades of yellow and orange in the autumn.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Exochorda × macrantha The Bride:
When planting 'The Bride' add some well-rotted compost into the planting hole and a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) to aid root establishment. Apply a slow-release balanced fertiliser and a mulch of conditioned organic matter around the base of the plant in early spring. Once established, prune after flowering.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
GOES WELL WITH
April pruning of trees, shrubs and
climbers
Many shrubs, trees and climbers are showing signs of growth, so it is an ideal time to check them over for winter damage. If you feel they need a little care and attention, here are a few notes to use as a pruning guide. during April.
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