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ZENOBIA pulverulenta
Commonly known as Honeycup
Beautiful small deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub. White bell-shaped flowers resembling a large 'lily of the valley' are aniseed scented and appear in clusters in June-July. New leaves have a conspicuous glaucous appearance
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.leaves to 8cm (3in) long.
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub with slender, arching shoots. Flowers, 1.2cm (½in) long, are produced in erect racemes to 20cm (8in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shadePlant in shade if soil dries out in summer.
ZENOBIA pulverulenta
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Additional Features
Good to knowA good subject for a woodland garden
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originUSA (Virginia to South Carolina) -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderPatio / pot plantsSuitable for small gardensWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Oblong
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Pruning group
Pruning group 2Suitable for: Deciduous shrubs and trees that flower in Spring or early Summer on previous year's growth, including plants that produce new growth at or near ground level.
Pruning: Prune flowered shoots to strong buds. Cut back approximately 1/4 of old shoots to the base to promote replacement growth.
When: Annually, after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersAniseed scented
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingMoist and humus rich
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Zenobia - Growing Guide
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2m (6½ft)
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Buy Varieties of ZENOBIA pulverulenta
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Blue Sky'
Honeycup
an improved form with intense blue new growth and leaves which appear alongside large white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
ZENOBIA pulverulenta 'Raspberry Ripple'
Honeycup
white flowers are edged and striped with red. A most unusual and attractive plant
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
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This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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