Chirimen Marlberry

Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

Pronunciation: ar-DIZ-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #00291
6-9

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An excellent low-growing shrub that works well as evergreen groundcover for shady beds, borders, and woodland gardens, particularly under the cool, dark canopy of large trees. The dense, glossy, dark green foliage is accented by ornamental red fruit in late summer that persists into winter. A wonderful choice for water gardens and containers.
LIGHT: Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Moderately fast growing; forms dense mat 6 to 8 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9

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Bloom TimeLate summer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesOrnamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClumping
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Design IdeasA useful partial shade groundcover that fills in gaps in planting. Excellent for tightening up the lawn edge or creating green carpet beneath older flowering shrubs with exposed legs. An exceptional choice for the woodland forest floor to discourage weeds and to add bright berry color. Works nicely on northeast or west exposures where few plants thrive and in side yards between multistory buildings.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Pachysandra (Pachysandra); Columbine (Aquilegia)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soils, clear of heavy foot traffic. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate soggy soils or drought. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as a groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
LoreThe bark of Ardisia is the part considered medicinal in traditional Chinese medicine.
Details
Bloom TimeLate summer to fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesOrnamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClumping
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Design IdeasA useful partial shade groundcover that fills in gaps in planting. Excellent for tightening up the lawn edge or creating green carpet beneath older flowering shrubs with exposed legs. An exceptional choice for the woodland forest floor to discourage weeds and to add bright berry color. Works nicely on northeast or west exposures where few plants thrive and in side yards between multistory buildings.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Pachysandra (Pachysandra); Columbine (Aquilegia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, moist, acidic, well-drained soils, clear of heavy foot traffic. Shelter from harsh afternoon sun exposures. Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil; does not tolerate soggy soils or drought. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart as a groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
History
LoreThe bark of Ardisia is the part considered medicinal in traditional Chinese medicine.

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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.