A compact, vigorous evergreen shrub to 70cm high, with elliptic, glossy green leaves that are aromatic when crushed. Clusters of very small white flowers open from deep red buds in spring, and go on to produce masses of shiny, vivid red berries. This cultivar is self-fertile, so does not need a companion plant to produce berries
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil, in light to full shade; prefers acidic to neutral soils but will tolerate alkaline soils where there is plenty of humus. Plants may become chlorotic on poor, dry soil or in too much sun
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. As this plant is protected by Plant Breeders' Rights, any propagation should be for personal rather than commercial use
Minimal pruning required, see pruning group 8 (evergreens) if necessary
May be susceptible to scale insects, and to vine weevil when grown in containers
May be susceptible to Phytophthora and honey fungus