Eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Aureovariegatus'
Acanthopanax sieboldianus 'Aureovariegata'
An excellent foliage shrub for shade gardens, shrub borders or screening, with small greenish-white flowers appearing in globe-like umbels in spring, remeniscent of ivy flowerheads. Flowers on female plants (species is dioecious) may give way to small black berries, but most plants sold in cultivation are females so fruit is rarely seen. ‘Aureovariegatus' features striking variegated foliage in which the five-fingered palmate leaves are bright green edged with white. With small, sharp thorns, it also makes a good defensive hedge, and is tolerant of drier conditions (once established), urban environments, and poorer soils.
How to care for Eleutherococcus sieboldianus Aureovariegatus:
Prune in late winter or early spring if necessary. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots. Stems that are growing in unwanted directions can also be pruned out. Promptly remove root suckers to maintain appearance unless naturalising.
Eventual height:
2.5m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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