Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White' – A Brilliantly Beautiful Shrub with Abundant White Blooms
Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White,' commonly known as the Snow White Pearl Bush, is a stunning deciduous shrub prized for its abundant clusters of white flowers and graceful form. Known for its early spring bloom, this shrub adds a burst of pure, snowy white to gardens, making it a beautiful feature in a variety of landscapes. With its arching branches and abundant blooms, 'Snow White' is perfect for borders, hedges, or as a specimen plant, attracting pollinators while providing year-round interest.
Seasonal Beauty & Growth
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Spring: 'Snow White' produces a breathtaking display of large, white, pearl-like flowers in late spring. These blooms, often covering the shrub entirely, create a dazzling contrast against the dark green foliage. The flowers are mildly fragrant and attract bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to wildlife gardens.
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Summer: After blooming, the shrub’s glossy green leaves provide a rich backdrop to the garden. These leaves maintain their beauty throughout the summer, offering structure and texture.
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Autumn: As autumn approaches, 'Snow White' produces small, inconspicuous fruits that add a subtle change to the shrub’s appearance. Its green foliage may turn yellow, offering a soft seasonal transition.
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Winter: The bare branches of 'Snow White' provide interesting structure in the winter garden. While not as visually striking as in spring, the shrub’s branching form still offers a lovely, natural look.
Structure & Form
Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White' grows to a height of approx 2.5 meters. Its branches have a graceful, arching habit, creating a rounded, fountain-like shape. The bright white flowers stand out beautifully against its dark green leaves, adding a soft, ethereal quality to the landscape. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, but it can also be used to add elegance to larger spaces.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Flowering Hedges: 'Snow White' works wonderfully as a flowering hedge, offering a spectacular spring bloom that makes a statement along fences or property lines. Its dense, arching form creates an elegant screen while providing seasonal interest.
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Specimen Plant: Plant it as a specimen plant in garden beds or as a focal point in the landscape. The profusion of white flowers and graceful arching habit will draw attention and make a bold statement.
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Wildlife Gardens: The attractive, fragrant flowers draw pollinators like bees and butterflies, making 'Snow White' a great addition to wildlife gardens. It helps support local ecosystems by providing nectar for insects.
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Mixed Borders: Use 'Snow White' in mixed borders for a lovely contrast with other flowering shrubs, perennials, and grasses. Its early spring bloom can be paired with later-blooming plants to extend the flowering season.
Growing Conditions & Care
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Position: Exochorda 'Snow White' thrives in full sun to partial shade. For the best flowering, plant it in a sunny location where it will receive at least 6 hours of sunlight each day.
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Soil: This shrub prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.
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Hardiness: Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15), 'Snow White' can tolerate a variety of climates, from colder regions to more temperate zones. It can handle cold winters but may need some protection in extremely harsh conditions.
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Maintenance: 'Snow White' is relatively low-maintenance. It benefits from light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and remove spent blooms. Regularly removing dead or damaged wood will encourage healthy growth.
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Watering: While 'Snow White' is drought-tolerant once established, it will benefit from consistent watering, especially during dry spells. Ensure the soil remains well-drained and moist, but avoid waterlogging.
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Winter Care: In colder climates, a layer of mulch around the base will help protect the roots during winter. While it is hardy, young plants may need extra care in their first few winters.
Why Choose Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White'?
Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White' is a showstopper in the garden, offering pure white, fragrant blooms that create a stunning display in early spring. Its graceful, arching habit makes it an elegant addition to any landscape, while its ability to attract pollinators enhances the biodiversity of your garden. Easy to care for and adaptable to various growing conditions, this shrub adds beauty and structure to gardens year-round.
Perfect Plant Combinations
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Flowering Shrubs: Pair with other early bloomers like Forsythia, Lilac, or Daphne for a continuous spring bloom cycle.
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Perennials: Underplant with low-growing perennials such as Phlox, Heuchera, or Brunnera for complementary color and texture.
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Grasses: Combine with ornamental grasses like Calamagrostis or Miscanthus for a beautiful contrast in form and texture.
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Deciduous Trees: Pair with trees such as Japanese Maples or Dogwoods for seasonal contrast in color and form.
Conclusion
Exochorda serratifolia 'Snow White' is an elegant, low-maintenance shrub that brings stunning white blooms, fragrance, and graceful form to any garden. Its early spring flower display and rounded, arching habit make it an excellent choice for borders, hedges, or as a specimen plant. Whether you’re looking to add a touch of spring beauty, attract pollinators, or enhance your landscape with a striking, easy-care shrub, 'Snow White' will exceed expectations year after year.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
