Ornamental shrub for edges, hedges and slopes. Like all species of the genus the fruits remain in the plant all winter long.
Evergreen 1 to 3m tall shrub with little white flowers. Oval-acute leaves. Orange-red berries.
Prefers deep, fertile soils.
Direct sowing in autumn/winter or depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from October to February. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 30 days before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
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Plantation |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Autumn |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC), No drought resistant |
Plant use | Edges, Gardening, Greencover, Groundcover, Honey producing plant, Screen |
Seeds per gram | 60 |
Soil - Moisture | Moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Stratification | Yes |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |