About
A vigorous, medium to large, deciduous shrub from the Caucasus with broadly ovate, bright green leaves and racemes of small, white-pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring, followed by edible, dark blue-black berries in late summer. A handsome ornamental bilberry for a moist, acidic, sheltered woodland garden.
About the genus
Psychotria 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.