Chirimen Marlberry

Name: Chirimen Marlberry
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00291

Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

Pronunciation: ar-DIZ-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh

SKU #00291

USDA Zone

6-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	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
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist.
Blooms	Late Summer to Fall
Mature Size	Moderately fast growing; forms dense mat 6 to 8 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Evergreen
Special Features	Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate	Fast
Growth Habit	Clumping

STYLE
Landscape Use	Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Design Ideas	A 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 Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Pachysandra (Pachysandra); Columbine (Aquilegia)

CARE
Care	Thrives 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.