Exochorda racemosa Niagara

The Exochorda racemosa Niagara is a compact ornamental bush with drooping branches adorned with an abundance of flowers in clusters of a beautiful pure white. It offers a cascade of flowers in gardens in spring.

This superb bush, still relatively unknown to the general public, grows by forming beautiful slightly reddish brown branches, first erect, then slightly arching with the appearance of elongated and lanceolate, tender green foliage. During the months of May and June, the Exochorda Niagara bears numerous branches that will completely arch under the weight of a multitude of clusters of 6 to 10  white flowers. These flowers measure from 3 to 4cm (1.6in) in diameter. Its name was not given by chance, the graceful branches weighed down by the white flowers will touch the ground and you will have a real white cascade in your garden or on your terrace.

The Exochorda racemosa 'Niagara' reaches a height of 1.50m (4.9ft) at maturity. This hardy bush is the most appreciated cultivar for its trailing habit and abundant flowering. This spring-interest exochorda has a medium growth rate.

This bush called pearl tree is very suitable for informal hedges, on its own or in flower beds. It can also be used in a pot (at least 50cm (19.7in) in diameter). In any case, enough space should be left for it to spread. When isolated, perennials and bulbs that flower at the same time, such as ipheions or chionodoxas, can be planted at its base. It can also be planted in front of a dark-leaved hedge, such as conifers, to highlight its flowering.