Pseudopanax 'Dark Star'
lancewood 'Dark Star'
This striking evergreen shrub is a fantastic addition to borders or containers, with its trifoliate, toothed leaves that transition from...
2 litre pot
£39.99
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Plant description
This striking evergreen shrub is a fantastic addition to borders or containers, with its trifoliate, toothed leaves that transition from deep green to dark purple as they mature.
Upright stems in bronze-green provide added architectural interest, while the plant’s flowers, resembling those of Schefflera or Fatsia, attract bees in warm summers and are followed by berries loved by birds.
Pseudopanax 'Dark Star' thrives in free-draining, fertile soil and performs best in sunny or dappled shade positions. Hardy down to freezing only, it will require winter protection in colder regions but grows well outdoors in milder spots. Ideal for coastal gardens, it also makes an excellent container plant, easily moved into a glasshouse or conservatory during winter if needed. Avoid overwatering to keep it looking its best.
Upright stems in bronze-green provide added architectural interest, while the plant’s flowers, resembling those of Schefflera or Fatsia, attract bees in warm summers and are followed by berries loved by birds.
Pseudopanax 'Dark Star' thrives in free-draining, fertile soil and performs best in sunny or dappled shade positions. Hardy down to freezing only, it will require winter protection in colder regions but grows well outdoors in milder spots. Ideal for coastal gardens, it also makes an excellent container plant, easily moved into a glasshouse or conservatory during winter if needed. Avoid overwatering to keep it looking its best.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Pseudopanax 'Dark Star':
Plant in a warm protected spot near a wall, or sheltered by other trees from cold drying winds, strong sun and frosts. Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting, incorporate planting, incorporate plenty of well-rotted garden compost in the backfill and planting hole.
