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Exochorda racemosa Magical Snowdrops ('Kolmagisno'PBR)

pearlbush [Magical Snowdrops]

A compact, bushy shrub with small, oval, light green leaves and sprays of pure white, cup-shaped flowers in spring and early summer

Synonyms
Exochorda racemosa 'Kolmagisno'PBR
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Exochorda are bushy deciduous shrubs with simple, pale green leaves and saucer-shaped, 5-petalled white flowers in terminal racemes in spring or summer

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in full sun or light dappled shade, in any moist but well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil

Propagation

Propagate by basal softwood cuttings in spring or by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 2

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

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