Plants > Perennials

Japanese spurge

Pachysandra terminalis

Genus: Pachysandra
Family: Buxaceae

About this plant

P. terminalis is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to 25cm tall, forming a wide mat of toothed, glossy green leaves to 10cm long, and stubby spikes of small white flowers in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any soil, except very dry, in full or partial shade; can be invasive in moist soils

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring. Take softwood cuttings in early summer

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Pond MarginsOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years