Zenobia pulverulenta
dusty zenobia
A compact deciduous shrub to 1.5m tall, with oblong, blue-green leaves and small, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in upright racemes to 20cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Zenobia are small or medium-sized deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs with simple leaves and umbels of white, broadly bell-shaped flowers in early summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered site in acidic, humus-rich, moist soils in sun or partial shade. If you the soil dries out in summer, plant in shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed in outdoors in late winter. Can also be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 2 or pruning group 5 in midsummer
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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