Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Foliis Variegatis' (v)
A bushy, deciduous shrub to a height of up to 1.8m, with small dark green, oval leaves edged with yelllow and small white or pinkish flowers in late summer, followed by pink fruit
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | Pink | ||
| Winter | Pink |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Symphoricarpos are twiggy deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with small, simple leaves and tiny bell-shaped pink or white flowers, followed by juicy white pink or purple berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most reasonably moist, fertile soil in sun or part-shade. Tends to revert to green in a fully shaded position. Tolerant of pollution and all but the most extreme conditions. Fruits most freely after a hot summer
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn. Rooted suckers can be transplanted in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, rust diseases, stem galls and honey fungus (rarely)
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