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variegated Japanese spurge

Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' (v)

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Genus: Pachysandra
Family: Buxaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming dwarf evergreen subshrub to 20cm in height, with cream-margined, rhomboidal leaves to 5cm in length, and small white flowers in erect spikes in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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 DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast 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

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsGreenhouseSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years