About
Helwingia himalaica, Himalayan helwingia, is an evergreen or semi-evergreen, suckering shrub to 2 m with upright stems and lance-shaped leaves, purple-flushed when young. In late spring, small, white flowers emerge directly from the centre of the leaf blades � a remarkable botanical curiosity. Green fruits ripen to black. A bold and architectural shrub for a sheltered, moist, partly shaded border.
About the genus
Helwingia are medium-sized, evergreen or deciduous shrubs with glossy leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers emerging directly from the leaf midribs � a unique botanical curiosity. Male and female flowers are on separate plants, and fertilised female plants bear red or black berries. Grown in sheltered, moist, partly shaded positions.
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