General Description | A small evergreen plant, hardy and easy growing. |
ID Characteristic | Identifiable shape and full density with blue-green foliage which turns bronze in autumn. |
Shape | Short, round globe. |
Landscape | Very versatile and can be used in any landscape, but would work very well in a rock garden. |
Propagation | Cuttings are taken from the current years wood. |
Cultivation | This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder zones. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Soft foliage with a blue-green colour. |
Colour Description | Blue-green turning bronze during autumn. |
Texture Description | Fine textured. |