Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata'
Japanese spurge
- 9cm pot
- £8.99
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- 6 × 9cm pots
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- 2 litre pot
- £19.99
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- Position: full sun to full shade
- Soil: tolerates most
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: May to June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This tough and undemanding evergreen groundcover is ideal for illuminating shadier areas in the garden. The foliage of Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' will gradually spread to form a dense, weed-smothering matt, and its green and gold colouring is very attractive.
Pachysandra prefers a shady spot with well-drained, slightly acidic soil. When planting, space the plants 15-30cm (6-12in) apart to allow them to spread and form a dense ground cover.
Water regularly during the first year to help the plants establish, then reduce watering as they become more drought-tolerant. In early spring, apply a layer of compost or leaf mould to enrich the soil and help retain moisture.
Trim back any leggy or damaged growth in late winter to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage dense growth. Every few years, thin out crowded areas to prevent disease and promote healthy spreading.
Water regularly during the first year to help the plants establish, then reduce watering as they become more drought-tolerant. In early spring, apply a layer of compost or leaf mould to enrich the soil and help retain moisture.
Trim back any leggy or damaged growth in late winter to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage dense growth. Every few years, thin out crowded areas to prevent disease and promote healthy spreading.
