Bailmoon Lotus Moon™ First Editions® Pearlbush

Lotus Moon™ pearlbush is the First Editions® selection Exochorda × macrantha ‘Bailmoon’, a compact shrub covered in white, pearl-like buds each spring. The buds open into clear white flowers while fresh green foliage forms an upright, rounded mound. ## Landscape Use Plant it in a sunny mixed border, foundation bed, or small flowering hedge. The [First Editions cultivar page](https://firsteditionsplants.com/product/lotus-moon-pearlbush/) lists a mature size of 4–5 feet tall by 3–4 feet wide and hardiness in USDA zones 3–7. It also notes that the flowers attract early butterflies and can be cut for arrangements. ## Growing Conditions Full sun encourages abundant flowering. The breeder describes Lotus Moon as growing well from Minnesota to Georgia; provide ordinary garden soil with good drainage and water during establishment. Its compact, upright habit suits smaller spaces where a spring-blooming shrub is wanted without the spread of a large pearlbush. ## Maintenance Flowers are borne on the previous season’s growth, so prune soon after flowering to avoid removing next year’s buds. Water young plants during dry spells and remove damaged or crossing branches as needed.