About
An ornamental shrub, reaching 60-120cm, with a bushy habit. It produces showy flowers. 'Ki Chirifu' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Helwingia are medium-sized, evergreen or deciduous shrubs with shiny leaves in opposite pairs. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, male and female usually on different plants, and emerge in small clusters directly from the leaf midribs, followed by red or black berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, mixed plantings
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningPrune after flowering
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions