Symphoricarpos Magical Galaxy ('Kolmgala'PBR) (Magical Series)
snowberry [Magical Galaxy]
A thicket-forming shrub with grey-green leaves. White flowers are produced in the summer followed by fleshy white inedible berries in the autumn. Can be invasive.
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Blue | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Blue | ||
| Autumn | Green Blue | White | ||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Suckering, 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist fertile soil. Tolerant of pollution and extreme conditions. Thicket forming, may become invasive.
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
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 2 after flowering. Remove suckers in winter
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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