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Helwingia himalaica | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Helwingia himalaica

Helwingia himalaica

Genus: Helwingia
Family: Helwingiaceae

About this plant

An evergreen or semi-evergreen, suckering shrub to 2m tall, with upright stems and lance-shaped leaves, purple-flushed when young. In late spring, small white flowers are produced in clusters from the centre of the leaf blades; these are followed by green, ripening black, fruits

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in full or dappled shade

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown in a cold frame in autumn. Separate root suckers in late winter. Take sem-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Suckering

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years