Exochorda giraldii var. wilsonii
Garden Plant Information

Exochorda giraldii

 

Name

Exochorda giraldii (also called Pearlbush)

Genus  

Exochorda

Species

giraldii var. wilsonii

Cultivar/variety

 

General description

Hardy deciduous flowering shrub, with arching branches, bearing masses of white flowers in spring. This shrub is easy to grow and brings welcome brightness when it flowers in spring.

Season of interest

Flowers in spring, green foliage from spring to late autumn.

Key horticultural features

  1. Habit - arching, slightly lax. H&S: 3m.

  2. Stem - slender, smooth, woody. The young growth shows some pinkish tinges.

  3. Leaves - mid-green with pinkish tinges on young leaves, simple, oval, pale veins and pink tinged petioles. Up to 8cm long.

  4. Flowers - borne in late spring, open, 5 petals, bright white, up to 5cm across, with clearly visible yellow stamens.

 

Cultural details

Aspect

Full sun to partial shade.

Soil

Well drained, moisture retentive, prefers a deep, non-chalky soil.

Hardiness

Fully hardy.

Maintenance

Cut back to strong buds after flowering. On established plants, cut back about a third of the older stems to promote new growth.

 

Generally free from pests and diseases.

Propagation

 

By softwood cuttings in summer or seed sown in spring or autumn.