About
A compact deciduous shrub to 1.5m tall, with oblong, blue-green leaves and small, aromatic, bell-shaped white flowers in upright racemes to 20cm long.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toE USA
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningPruning group 2 or pruning group 5 in midsummer
PropagationPropagate by seed in outdoors in late winter. Can also be propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free