<span class="glossary-word">Lotus Moon Pearl Bush</span>

Exochorda 'Lotus Moon' (Exochorda × macrantha ‘Lotus Moon’). Exochorda × macrantha ‘Lotus Moon’ is a spectacular ornamental shrub, known for its exceptional spring bloom and graceful habit. It forms a broad, supple, and elegantly arching shrub silhouette, ideal as a specimen plant, in a flower bed, or as a decorative informal hedge. In spring, before the foliage fully appears, its branches are covered in a profusion of large, pure white lotus-shaped flowers, creating a luminous and refined effect highly sought after in the garden. Its deciduous medium green foliage discreetly accompanies the bloom then provides a structural presence throughout the summer.

To plant Exochorda 'Lotus Moon', choose an appropriate exposure: full sun. The recommended soil is: well-drained, ordinary to rich. Water the root ball before planting and ensure that water can drain after planting. During establishment, check the moisture by hand before watering again. Spread mulch around the base, leaving the crown clear. Avoid systematic fertilizer applications without considering the soil's richness. In Quebec, choose a period when the ground is thawed and easy to work. In hot weather, monitor newly planted plants more frequently.

Allow for a width of 2–2.5 m (6.5–8 ft) to plan for this plant in the garden. The indicated height of 1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft) helps determine its position relative to neighboring plants. Maintain access to the base for weeding, checking moisture, and removing damaged parts. Combine this variety with plants that have compatible light and water needs. If considering a container, first check that its volume and drainage are suitable for root development. Roots in pots are more exposed to cold than those planted in the ground.