The Bride Pearlbush Exochorda x macrantha 'The Bride'

Exochorda x macrantha, or 'The Bride' Pearlbush, is a cultivar of the Exochorda genus that shares the positive traits of heat and drought tolerance, showy spring flowers, dependability and toughness with its parent, but is more compact at about 4 feet and retains a good shape and habit as it matures. It is an excellent spring-flowering shrub for small gardens.

It is a dense and compact, upright, deciduous shrub with arching branches that is as broad as it is high. The pearl-like flower buds in early spring are followed by an abundant late spring bloom of masses of one to two-inch bridal-white flowers (hence the common name).

It is easy to grow in sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil, although it does well in more average soil. Best flowering occurs in full sun. It blooms on previous years' growth so pruning should be done immediately after flowering is over.

The plant is most suitable for borders, hedges or foundation plantings and sited in a location where it is protected from late spring frosts.

Diseases, Insects, and Other Plant Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems have been reported.

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