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Snow Day™   Suprise  Exochorda 'Niagra' ppaf'

 

A flood of spring flowers, this new and improved Pearl-bush comes from Herman Geers, the breeder of Wine & Roses Weigela.

It’s a cross between E. x macrantha ‘The Bride’ and E. racemosa. The result is larger flowers and a more compact, broadly upright growth habit. It is a much better production plant than ‘The Bride’. 

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 4

Bloom Time:  Early spring

Bloom Color:  Pure white

Foliage Color:  Bluish green

Size:  3-4 feet tall, 4 feet wide

Exposure:  Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Evenly moist soils.  

Pruning: Best if done immediately after bloom. Sets bud on summer prior to blooming.                       

Watering: Water during periods of drought.   

Wildlife: None  

Type: Deciduous  

Fertilizing: Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees & shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.  

Uses: Great intermixed into a perennial border or when used in mass as  a taller style ground cover. i.e. to cover a bank or hill or the edge of a pond.

Breeder:  Herman Geers, Netherlands

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