Grow Pearlbush (Exochorda Racemosa) For True Floral Treasures
22.11.2023 - 05:03
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When you grow pearlbush, you are adding a flourish of rare beauty to your garden. With its brilliant white flowers, this shrubs makes a beautiful plant for a border or hedge. Common pearlbush (Exochorda racemosa) is known for its dazzling display of bright white flowers in early spring. These flowers blossom from pearl-shaped buds which gives this shrub its name.
Grown with care, this is one of the best flowering shrubs you can grow. It is rarely bothered by pests and diseases. Furthermore, if you grow dwarf cultivars, it is very manageable in a small yard.
Common pearlbush forms a rounded shape, so it is suitable for a foundation, hedge or shrub border. If you need bright white flowering shrubs that make a statement, pearlbush works well in more ornamental borders. Pearlbush is native to China and is a member of the rose family, closely related to spirea plants.
Its five-petaled, cup-shaped flowers are 1.5 inch (4cm) in diameter. They are borne on racemes against green, oblong leaves. The flower buds develop on the previous year’s growth. Cultivars typically produce larger blooms than common pearlbush. Flowers give way to persistent, brownish-green, star-shaped seed capsules.
You can grow pearlbush quite easily. It’s a low-maintenance plant that is rarely bothered by pests or disease. Here are the main attributes of pearlbush care:
Pearlbush does best in full sun though it will tolerate light shade. Make sure these shrubs receive at least six hours of sunshine every day. They tolerate heat and humidity well.
Water your pearlbush plant regularly, at least once a week. Once established, it can tolerate drought. You won’t need to feed frequently. Just add a little organic matter at planting time for a fertile soil.
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