Ardisia, commonly known as spearflower, is an evergreen shrub or perennial plant with bushy habit and simple, narrow or leathery dark green foliage. It produces clusters of small, pink star-shaped flowers in the leaf axils, which are followed by red berries. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with an east- or west-facing aspect and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil in a sheltered position. Hardy to UK zone H2, it is suitable for patio and container planting and is of interest during winter.

Ardisia (spearflower) thrives in partial shade, is hardy to RHS H2, and adds winter interest to patios and containers.

Ardisia

Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is known by a variety of names such as Christmas berry, coral ardisia, coral bush, coralberry, coralberry tree, hen's-eyes, and spiceberry. A. crenata is a compact shrub that reaches 1 metre (3.3 ft), often with a single stem. Leaves are dark green, thick, glossy, and have tightly waved edges. Grow it in partial shade and loam soil. In UK gardens it is tender and needs frost-free protection over winter (RHS H2). It works well for patio and container plants. It tolerates neutral soils, well-drained conditions and east-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

Ardisia crenata, commonly known as coralberry or spiceberry, belongs to the Primulaceae family and features evergreen leaves that are narrow and leathery with a dark green hue. This species produces clusters of pink star-shaped flowers, which eventually give way to vibrant red berries, adding visual interest throughout the seasons.

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Ardisia crenata

Ardisia japonica 'Houkan' (marlberry 'Houkan') is an evergreen shrub cultivar from the Primulaceae family. It features bushy growth with simple, leathery dark green foliage typical of the Ardisia genus. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best grown in conservatories, greenhouses, or as a houseplant. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, with propagation by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or seed in spring.

Marlberry 'Houkan' is an evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves, ideal for patios and containers in partial shade, flowering in spring and summer.

Ardisia japonica 'Houkan' (v)

Ardisia maclurei is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Primulaceae family. As a member of the Ardisia genus, it features simple, leathery dark green foliage and produces clusters of small, pink star-shaped flowers in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H2 and is best propagated by semi-ripe cuttings in summer or seed in spring.

Ardisia maclurei is a bushy evergreen shrub with leathery dark green leaves and pink star-shaped flowers in spring and summer, ideal for patios and containers.