Flowering in spring, then again in summer, Exochorda 'Magical Springtime' is a lovely, compact flowering deciduous shrub, that is ideal for small gardens, or in a planter, on a large patio, or decking area.
Also known as the 'Pearl Bush' this gorgeous shrub will make a beautiful addition to your spring garden. A hybrid between Exochorda racemosa and Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride', it combines the best features from both and resulted in a simply stunning spring shrub. This relatively compact plant is a deciduous shrub and won't look out of place in your mixed borders. Also Perfect in a large patio pot, it produces masses of white pearlescent blooms through early spring making a truly remarkable spectacle in the spring, hence the nickname 'Pearl Bush'. Exochorda x macrantha 'Niagara' is happy in sun or dappled shade in any well-drained soil, Exochorda is relatively compact, only reaching around 150cm x 150cm, so is ideal for small gardens, and can easily be pruned to further reduce its size. Easy to grow and maintain, once established plants are drought tolerant, making them ideal for modern gardens and for gardeners concerned with climate change. Supplied as an established plant in a 19cm pot, ready to pot on or plant out.
Perfect, pure white flowers create a head-turning stir in early summer, drenching every graceful, arching branch of this elegant shrub in an amazing floral display. In autumn, attention turns to the leaves as they take on gentle shades of orange and gold. Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride' has a pleasing, rounded habit. Also known as the Pearl Bush, this deciduous shrub holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It's a superb performer for the garden border or woodland edge. Height: 2m (6'). Spread: 3m (10').