Suzzette Mountain Pepper
Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette'
Pronunciation: DRY-miss lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh
SKU #42324
| Description | Fabulous foliage has variegation that ranges from speckles to wide, creamy margins. Contrasts beautifully against attractive purple-red stems. Small yellow flowers bloom in winter. Excellent as a large specimen plant, or planted in rows as a formal or informal hedge. This showy evergreen thrives in mild climates. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late winter |
| Mature Size | Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Multi-Season Interest |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Irregular |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Weigela (Weigela); Barberry (Berberis); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina) |
| Care | Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Tolerates brief drought, once established. In zone 7 and 8, a sheltered location is recommended, to protect from cold, harsh winter winds. Prune as needed to shape, ideally just after flowering. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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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.