Symphoricarpos d. 'Mother of Pearl' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' (Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii) is a bushy, dense small shrub with decorative, pink-coloured, oval fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces pink, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to July. The Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to around 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * tolerates pruning * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' are medium green, ovate, opposite. Long adherent.

Frost hardiness
The Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' is a bushy and densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 20 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the beginning of February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: From the beginning of February to March.

Care
- Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
The pink, bell-shaped flowers of Snowberry 'Mother of Pearl' appear in clusters from June to July.

Fruit
The pink, oval berries of Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl' are particularly decorative. These appear from July. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

Root
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.