Season

Features

Spring

Profuse clusters of pure white, saucer-shaped flowers emerge from pearl-like buds, creating a striking display on arching branches.

Summer

Bright green, ovate leaves provide a lush backdrop, maintaining the shrub's ornamental appeal. ​

Autumn

Foliage remains green with minimal color change before leaf fall. ​

Winter

Bare branches offer structural interest in the garden landscape. ​

Feature

Benefit

Striking Spring Blooms

Produces an abundance of pure white, saucer-shaped flowers in early spring, emerging from pearl-like buds. ​

Graceful Arching Form

Features elegant, arching branches that create a cascading effect, enhancing its ornamental appeal. ​

Compact & Versatile

Reaches approximately 4m in height and 3m in spread over 10 years, making it ideal for small gardens and patios. ​

Tolerates cold temperatures and is generally pest-free, requiring minimal care once established. ​

Attracts Pollinators

Early blooms provide a valuable nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.

Step

Instructions

Planting Time

Container-grown specimens can be planted year-round, ideally in spring or autumn. Avoid planting during extreme heat or when the ground is frozen. ​

Spacing

Allow approximately 1.5 to 2 meters between plants to accommodate mature spread and ensure good air circulation. ​

Sunlight Position

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. A sunnier position encourages more prolific flowering. ​

Watering

Water thoroughly after planting. Maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. ​

Soil Type

Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerant of various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a pH ranging from acidic to alkaline. ​

Fertilising

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. ​

Mulching

Apply a 5–7.5 cm (2–3 inch) layer of organic mulch around the base in spring to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Keep mulch a few centimeters away from the stem to prevent rot.

Issue

Solution

Pests

Generally pest-free, requiring minimal intervention.

Diseases

Rarely affected by diseases; may occasionally be susceptible to honey fungus, though this is uncommon.

Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Remove up to 20% of older stems at the base to promote healthy development.

Wildlife

Benefits

Pollinators

Early spring blooms provide nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Birds

Dense branching offers shelter for small birds.​

Habitat

Arching form contributes to garden structure, supporting diverse wildlife.