Zenobia pulverulenta

RHS Plant Profile
dusty zenobia
dusty zenobia RHS

Synonyms

Andromeda speciosa
Andromeda cassinifolia

Shrubs

A compact deciduous shrub to 1.5m tall, with oblong, blue-green leaves and small, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in upright racemes to 20cm long

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Zenobia are small or medium-sized deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs with simple leaves and umbels of white, broadly bell-shaped flowers in early summer
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
E USA

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered site in acidic, humus-rich, moist soils in sun or partial shade. If you the soil dries out in summer, plant in shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed in outdoors in late winter. Can also be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 2 or pruning group 5 in midsummer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free