About
This garden-worthy shrub, reaching 120-250cm, with a compact framework of attractive leaves. It displays colourful flowers.
About the genus
Garrya are vigorous evergreen dioecious shrubs with simple leathery leaves and small greenish flowers in pendent catkin-like racemes in late winter and early spring
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningPrune after flowering to maintain shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions