About

A compact, evergreen shrub from New Zealand with stiff, interlacing, spreading branches bearing small, rounded, bright green leaves and small, white flowers in spring followed by small, orange to red berries on female plants. A tough, low-growing ornamental for a cool, sheltered, coastal or woodland garden.

About the genus

Hymenoglossum is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.