A very floriferous, spring-flowering shrub, Exochorda racemosa Magical Springtime is a medium-sized, deciduous, shrub, with an upright, spreading, vase-shaped habit and arching branches, which allow you to cut long flowering stems for the house. The leaves are oblong and a fresh, light green. In April and May, the plant is covered, from the base up, with profuse clusters of single, pure white flowers with green centres; these are borne on new and old wood, so there is often a second flush of flowers in summer. Pearl bush Magical Springtime tolerates drought and heat once established.
Site: Sheltered Soil: Moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade Season of interest: Midsummer to early autumn Hardiness: Fully hardy Height: 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)
