Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Sky'

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Zenobia pulverulenta ‘Blue Sky’ is an elegant deciduous shrub grown for its distinctive blue-green foliage and delicate spring flowers. The softly powdered leaves give the plant a cool, refined appearance throughout the growing season, while clusters of small, bell-shaped white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, adding gentle movement and lightness. Best grown in acidic soil, this variety suits borders, woodland-style planting, and mixed schemes where subtle foliage colour and a natural, airy form are preferred. With the right conditions, ‘Blue Sky’ provides reliable structure and understated seasonal interest with minimal intervention.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • White
Eventual Height
  • 1-1.5m
Flowering Month
  • May
  • June
  • July
Planting Position
  • Full sun
  • Part shade
Features
  • Deciduous
  • semi-evergreen
  • Scented
  • Summer flowering

How to care for Zenobia pulverulenta 'Blue Sky'

Light:
Full sun to partial shade; best foliage colour and flowering occur in a bright, sheltered position.

Soil:
Acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil; intolerant of lime and alkaline conditions.

Water:
Water regularly during establishment; keep soil consistently moist, particularly in dry periods.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; lightly trim after flowering if shaping is needed.

Hardiness:
Hardy in the UK when planted in a sheltered position; young plants benefit from winter protection.

Feeding:
Feed in spring with an ericaceous fertiliser; mulch annually to maintain soil moisture and acidity.

Notes

Deciduous ericaceous shrub

Upright, bushy growth habit

Blue-green, powdery foliage

Bell-shaped white flowers in late spring to early summer

Flowers held in loose clusters

Suitable for borders and woodland gardens

Prefers acidic soil conditions

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