Mountain Pepper. Dense, upright shrub with deep red stems and leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Drimys lanceolata
Dense, upright shrub with deep red stems and leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Drimys |
|---|---|
| Species | lanceolata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mountain Pepper |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Winteraceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, April |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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