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Christmas berry [3] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Christmas berry [3]

Ardisia crispa

Genus: Ardisia
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A compact evergreen shrub to 1.2m but usually less, the dark green, elliptic-oblong leaves with neatly crenate margins. Small pinkish flowers in panicles, followed by long-lasting red berries

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based compost such John Innes No. 3 with added horticultural grit or perlite in bright filtered light. When in growth water freely and apply balanced fertiliser liquid fertiliser monthly. Water moderately at other times. In summer ensure good ventilation or place outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. Shelter from midday sun. Best overwintered at about 7°C (45°F) though it may tolerate lower temperatures

Pruning

Pruning group 9 in spring

Propagation

Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Propagate by seed in spring; germinate at 13°C (55°F)

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years