About
A semi-evergreen to deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading habit and oblong to ovate, wavy-edged leaves to around 7cm long covered in a greyish-green bloom; leaves may turn reddish-bronze in autumn. Clusters of small, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers flushed with pink are borne in early summer.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen, Deciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens
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
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free