Plants > Shrubs

creambush

Holodiscus discolor

Low Maintenance

Genus: Holodiscus
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: ocean spray, shrubby meadowsweet

About this plant

A strong growing deciduous shrub to a height of 4m, with oval-shaped, lobed grey-green leaves. In midsummer luxuriant pendulous plumes of tiny creamy white flowers appear

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in any well-drained, fertile, rich soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer or propagate by layering in summer or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

ClimbingBushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years