About
This evergreen sub-shrub forming a mat to 15cm in height, of very glossy, dark green, coarsely toothed, obovate leaves to 7cm in length, with erect spikes of small, white flowers in early summer.
About the genus
Pachysandra are mat-forming evergreen perennials or subshrubs with creeping stems and short upright branches bearing leathery leaves clustered at the tips, and erect spikes of small flowers, the males with prominent white stamens
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in all but very dry soils in full or partial shade
PruningPruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free