The pure white flowers of this shrub give rise to the name - The Bride - or the Pearl Bush. (The opening flower buds resemble groups of pearls.
Exochorda x macrantha The Bride, is an early summer flowering shrub that needs pruning at the correct time. How and when to prune it is detailed below.
Take note of our information and advice on how to prune the Exochorda and avoid the disappointment sometimes experienced with this plant.
Exochorda THE BRIDE should not be confused with The Bridal Wreath Shrub - which is Spiraea arguta! (One of the problems with confusion amongst common names of plants!)
Exochorda x macrantha The Bride, is a spring or early summer flowering shrub, with arching branches of purest white flowers.