Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies'

A handsome, semi-evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States, Zenobia is one of the most beautiful and neglected of early summer flowering shrubs. Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' has clear silvery-blue young leaves turning greenish-blue as they age and masses of delightful bell-shaped, pure-white flowers in early to mid summer.

An unusual and eye-catching garden plant, best suited to a garden with acid soil. Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' can also be grown very successfully in a large container.

• Position: Partial shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, acid soil.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. May require shelter from cold winter winds and protection in severe winter weather.
• Flowering Period: May
• Rate of Growth: Slow. 
• Habit: Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' grows to be a small branching shrub.
  • Height: 1.5 m (5 ft).
  • Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft).

• Notes: Please be aware that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will NOT replace a Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Skies' which is damaged or killed by winter cold.