Pachysandra axillaris
- Perennial
- 20-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
New, rare species with pointed evergreen, yellow-green leaves. Short spikes of white flowers with pink stamens on red stems in the spring. Requires cool, moist woodland in partial shade.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | March - April |
| Flower colour | white, light pink |
| Growth habit | creeping |
| Growth rate | fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered, shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil | light, normal |
| Soil fertility | high |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Pachysandra axillaris |
|---|---|
| Genus | Pachysandra |
| Family | Buxaceae |
