Thoughts of SPRINGTIME

nice title and comment very appealing plant :-) a beautiful bride.

That's pretty TT ... must look lovely on a nice spring day :o)

I do love this plant, yours looks stunning, it hates our garden......have moved it to different positions, fails every time?

Thanks Jane and Hywel.

Hi Dotty ..
Why do you think your Exochordas fail ?
Mine is by a fence... quite a protected corner.

Never put it by a fence, usually in open ground, could that be the problem?

Yes... I planted mine by a fence because I had no choice... and it really seems to like that sheltered environment.

Gorgeous Terra. Do you prune it? This was my Mum's favourite shrub, so I have one but it is looking a bit haywire!

Hello Sheila..
thank you ... I haven't pruned my Exochorda yet because over the years it has been quite slow-growing ... but some of the branches are now becoming rather long ..
RHS recommend pruning Group 2, which seems to be immediately after flowering ...

I love this shrub,Terra..such a lovely pure white..I didn't know it was a slow grower..does it need any particular type of soil please ?

Lovely thought and pretty picture of your Exochorda TT :o)

Lovely, so many flowers :0)

Thanks Sandra, Neena, Sue ...
Exochorda has been quite slow growing in my garden, but it is situated in a rather dry area.
RHS site says any soil is okay. As you can see above, Dotty sadly hasn't had success with these, but mine is planted by a fence, so is sheltered... that seems to help.

Thanks for the info Terra :)

Thanks Terra..maybe a bit too slow growing for me,but I can always look at yours each year. :o) x

Beautiful Terra, after this mornings freezing fog thoughts of spring are really a boost

Hi Sheila ..
Glad to be of help :o) x

Hello Sandra...
You're very welcome to share my 'Bride'
:o) x

Hi Pam ..
the day has brightened now, and I've noticed a crocus in flower ... spring is almost here ! x

A very pretty shrub indeed and any hint of springtime is fine with me!!

Thank you, Chris ..
I love white blossom :o)

Hi TT
is your bride budding yet ? mine is just beginning to at the very tips of some branches. It is 3years old and flowered last year for the first time
also there are still a lot of last years berries??? on it so should I leave them or remove them do you think
thanks Helen

Hello Helen ..
I'm guessing you like this variety ?
Yes .. my Exochorda is sprouting well at the ends of the branches. I usually remove the 'seeds' but it doesn't seem to make any difference to the health of the shrub.

I love it tt and bought mine after seeing yours
thanks for your help