Pale pink buds open to fragrant double pink-white florets that usually age to white. Combination of bud & bloom creates a bicolour effect. Excellent cutflower. Vigorous, upright massed, hedge or screen plant. Resistant to powdery mildew.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, Rounded
Mature Height: 2.5 – 3m (8 – 10ft.)
Mature Spread: 2 – 2.5m (6 – 8ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Soft pinkish-white blooms from pale pink buds that age to white.
Flowering Time: May – June
Foliage Colour: Blue-green, turning yellow in the fall.
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is required. If pruning is required, cut back after blooming to promote strong new growth and flower buds to set for the next year.
Light: Full sun.
Watering: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Increase watering before spring bloom.
Soil: It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.