Chirimen Marlberry
Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'
SKU
0291
Excellent groundcover for partial shade, around water gardens, in containers and hanging baskets. Moderately fast-growing for a quick cover. Attractive red berries in late summer lasting into winter. Evergreen. Partial sun. Clump-forming to 6 to 8 inches tall, 2 to 3 feet wide. Cutting grown.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
6 - 9 Change
Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
No Retailers found within 50 miles of your zipcode
| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-DIZ-ee-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The bark of Ardisia is the part considered medicinal in traditional Chinese medicine. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderately fast growing; forms dense mat 6 to 8 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer to Fall |
| 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Mass Planting, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Ornamental Berries, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Evergreen Groundcover |
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.
Write Your Own Review
