Overview

Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Exochorda, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain' PBR is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Exochorda, known for its simple, light green foliage. This cultivar produces white, saucer-shaped flowers with five petals arranged in terminal racemes during spring and summer. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for architectural planting and low-maintenance gardens, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by softwood cuttings.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Exochorda

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Exochorda racemosa 'Snow Mountain'PBR

Propagation

Softwood cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions