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Zenobia pulverulenta Blue Sky

Zenobia pulverulenta Blue Sky

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Evergreen bush with semi-persistent foliage, it is adorned with drooping, white and fragrant bells. To be cultivated in acid and humus-bearing soil, remaining slightly moist.
Flower size
1 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Sky' is an evergreen bush from the same family as heathers: ERICACEAE.

It blooms from June to July and is adorned with white and fragrant bell-shaped flowers. Its leaves, which are evergreen and leathery, are tender green on the top and pale blue on the underside. It reaches a height of 1.50m (4ft 11in) and a width of 1m (3ft 4in).

A young plant for acidic, rich, moist, and humus-rich soil, Zenobia 'Blue Sky' thrives in shade and partial shade. Plant it in a pot or in a shaded bed, protected from cold winds, alongside Japanese maple, Pieris, Andromeda, and azaleas.

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Zenobia pulverulenta Blue Sky (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Cluster
Flower size 1 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour blue

Botanical data

Genus

Zenobia

Species

pulverulenta

Cultivar

Blue Sky

Family

Ericaceae

Origin

North America

Product reference955636

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Planting and care

Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Sky' thrives in semi-shaded positions, sheltered from East winds. Plant it in a cool but well-drained, light, humus-bearing, fertile and acidic soil. You can protect it in winter by covering the base with straw or dry leaves. This bush does not require pruning. It is disease-resistant.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Acidic and humus-bearing

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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