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Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun brings out the brightest leaf variegation, while partial shade helps prevent scorching in very hot conditions.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and light clay.

• pH Range: Tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline soils (pH 6.5–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Prefers regular moisture but tolerates brief dry periods once established. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn to give roots time to establish before seasonal extremes.

• Spacing: Allow 50–90 cm for hedging or grouped planting; more space for specimen use.

• Positioning Tips: Suitable for low hedges, mixed borders, formal edging, and ornamental containers. Can be used to brighten shaded corners or as a year-round backdrop for seasonal blooms.

• Shelter Needs: Hardy and wind-tolerant, suitable for coastal or urban settings.

• Container Growing: Grows well in pots with good drainage—perfect for patios, terraces, or entranceways.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish deep roots.

  • Established plants only need supplemental water in prolonged dry periods.

  • Container plants will need more frequent watering in summer.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to promote vigorous growth and maintain foliage colour.

• Pruning:

  • Trim lightly in late spring or early summer to shape and encourage dense growth.

  • For hedging, clip two to three times during the growing season to maintain neatness.

  • Remove damaged or weak stems as needed.

• Mulching: Apply a 5–8 cm mulch layer of compost or bark in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds—keep mulch away from the base of the plant.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally resistant, but may occasionally suffer from scale insects or powdery mildew. Address promptly if problems arise.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy and evergreen, requiring no special winter protection in most regions.

• Weed Control: Keep the base free of weeds and grass for best results.

Ornamental Features, Seasonal Interest, and Garden Uses

• Foliage: Attractive evergreen leaves with rich green centres and creamy-yellow to golden margins, creating a bright, variegated effect year-round.

• Flowers: Small, greenish-white blooms appear in early summer; while not highly showy, they add seasonal interest.

• Form: Compact, bushy growth habit ideal for shaping into hedges or maintaining as a neat, rounded shrub.

• Growth Rate and Size: Moderate growth, typically reaching 1–1.5 metres in height and similar spread over time.

• Wildlife Benefits: Provides shelter for small birds and insects throughout the year.

• Ornamental Value: Excellent for adding structure, contrast, and colour to gardens, especially in winter when deciduous plants have died back.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Formal low hedging or pathway edging.

  • Mixed borders alongside flowering shrubs and perennials.

  • Container planting for patios or doorways.

  • Evergreen backdrop for seasonal displays.

• Seasonal Appeal: Maintains colour and structure year-round, with fresh new growth in spring and subtle flowers in summer.

• Longevity: Long-lived, reliable, and low-maintenance once established.

• Size
  2 Litre

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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