White jew’s mallow. A deciduous shrub with arching branches and deeply veined green leaves. White flowers are produced at the stem tips in late spring and early summer followed by glossy black fruit. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rhodotypos scandens
A deciduous shrub with arching branches and deeply veined green leaves. White flowers are produced at the stem tips in late spring and early summer followed by glossy black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Rhodotypos |
|---|---|
| Species | scandens |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | White jew's mallow |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
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