About

A reliable shrub, reaching 100-200cm, with a bushy habit with healthy foliage. It produces showy flowers.

About the genus

Lycium can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes scrambling, with simple entire leaves and small funnel-shaped flowers followed by red berries

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