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Beginner
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2.5m
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2.5m
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride'
Other names: Pearlbush 'The Bride'
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Genus: Exochorda
Variety or cultivar: 'The Bride' _ 'The Bride' is a rounded, deciduous shrub with arching branches bearing oblong, light green leaves and short racemes of small white flowers in late spring.
Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
Habit: Arching, Bushy, Rounded
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' (Pearlbush 'The Bride') will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in moist, free-draining, preferably acid to neutral soil in full sun to partial shade. Will not tolerate shallow, chalky soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
ducklingfarm
hi,
had this bought as a wedding present 9 yrs ago, this is the only year it hasnt leafed or flowered, after reading the site i know i need to prune it,will this bring it back to life?
Also in the past i have noticed that seeds appear during the summer, what do i do with these
thanks
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- Posted: Thu. 10th May 2012 18:06
Question from
Frank Anstis
Will my excorda x macrantha need pruning - and, if so, when is the best time ?
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Tue. 3rd May 2011 13:29
- Last reply: Tue. 3rd May 2011 22:25
Question from
Sarah Maclennan
When is the best time of year to replant Exochorda
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 17th November 2010 18:28
- Last reply: Mon. 22nd November 2010 19:27
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