Rhs Pachysandra Terminalis Green Carpet

Noted for its compact form and deeper green foliage pachysandra terminalis green carpet japanese spurge is a shrubby evergreen ground cover with glossy dark green coarsely toothed obovate leaves 2 4 in.

Rhs pachysandra terminalis green carpet.

Show mail order suppliers only 22 find a plant. Tiny white flower spikes appear in mid to late spring but the real added. Pachysandra terminalis commonly called japanese pachysandra is a shrubby evergreen ground cover which grows 8 12 high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich dark green foliage oval leaves 2 4 long appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends. Pachysandra terminalis green carpet p.

Pachysandra terminalis green sheen green sheen is an evergreen sub shrub forming a mat to 15cm in height of very glossy dark green coarsely toothed obovate leaves to 7cm in length with erect spikes of small white flowers in early summer. Once established it is a vigorous spreader that will form a dense carpet of rich foliage. Clusters of tiny off white blossoms appear above the leaves in march and april. Pachysandra terminalis green carpet agm p.

20cm 8in wall side borders rhs gardening pachysandra terminalis sub shrub. Genus pachysandra are mat forming evergreen perennials or subshrubs with creeping stems and short upright branches bearing leathery leaves clustered at the tips and erect spikes of small flowers the males with prominent white stamens. For shady spots where grass won t grow count on japanese pachysandra pachysandra terminalis to provide the green carpet you crave. It is a very popular type of ground cover tolerant of many types of soils pollution and even drought tolerant once mature.

We aim to enrich everyone s life through plants and make the uk a greener and more beautiful place. Pachysandra is easily propagated by division or by rooting softwood terminal cuttings in the summer. Green blue glaucous. Terminalis green carpet is a more compact form with smaller more finely toothed leaves.

Other common names japanese spurge green carpet. It adapts readily to island beds with shrubs dry shade beneath trees or planting areas near buildings. Terminalis variegata has white margined leaves and is generally slower to become established. Although pachysandra is mainly grown for its leaves the flowers provide interest as well.

The royal horticultural society is the uk s leading gardening charity. Tiny white flowers in 1 2 long terminal hence the species name spikes bloom in early spring. This perennial evergreen thrives in deep or light shade.