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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

SNOW DAY® ‘Blizzard’

Pearl-bush

Exochorda

'Blizzard'

PP#23,329; CBR#4690

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  • Supersized flowers
  • Versatile habit
  • Spring blooming
Description

Bigger blooms! Snow Day® 'Blizzard' pearl-bush is a flurry of pure white flowers in spring. Exceptionally large blooms - about the size of those of 'The Bride'. It can be pruned to keep small or trained into a small tree. Pearl-bush gets its name from the pure white, perfectly spherical flower buds which resemble pearls.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
6 - 7'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to any well-drained soil.

Pruning

Regular pruning is not required. Blooms on old wood, so any pruning should be done immediately after spring bloom.

Uses

Specimen; perennial gardens; mixed borders; foundation plantings; hedges.

Growing Tips

May be grown as a shrub or small tree. Best flowering and leaf color in full sun, but will perform well in lightly shaded conditions.

  • Spec Sheet: Snow Day® ‘Blizzard’ Exochorda
  • Benchcard: Snow Day® ‘Blizzard’ Exochorda
  • Tag: Snow Day® ‘Blizzard’ Exochorda
  • Plant of the Week: Snow Day Exochorda; March 22, 2018
  • Grower Sheet: Snow Day® ‘Blizzard’ Exochorda

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Exochorda, Common name: Pearl-bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Clay soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Exochorda, Common name: Pearl-bush, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage