Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies'

Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies'

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A handsome, semi-evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States, Zenobia is one of the most beautiful and neglected of early summer flowering shrubs.

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A handsome, semi-evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States, Zenobia is one of the most beautiful and neglected of early summer flowering shrubs. Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' has clear silvery-blue young leaves turning greenish-blue as they age and masses of delightful bell-shaped, pure-white flowers in early to mid summer.

An unusual and eye-catching garden plant, best suited to a garden with acid soil. Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' can also be grown very successfully in a large container.

Position: Partial shade.
Soil: Moist yet well drained, acid soil.
Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. May require shelter from cold winter winds and protection in severe winter weather.
Flowering Period: May
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' grows to be a small branching shrub.
- Height: 1.5 m (5 ft).
- Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Notes: Please be aware that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will NOT replace a Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' which is damaged or killed by winter cold

How Much Sun: Light Shade
Eventual Size: Shrub - Small (less than 1.5m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Damp/Wet, Site: Coastal Areas
Special Features: Evergreen, Flowers in Summer, Suitable for Containers, Honey Fungus Resistant, Foliage - Blue/Silver

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