Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata' (Variegated Natal Plum)
Botanical Information
Family | Apocynaceae |
Genus | Carissa |
Species | macrocarpa |
Cultivar | 'Humphreyi Variegata' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -6.7 -10 |
Temperature (°F) | 20- 50 |
Height | 1-1.5 m |
Spread | 1 m |
Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A small, compact shrub with glossy variegated leaves ranging from dark green, to light green and yellow. |
Shape | A compact, dense shrub. |
Landscape | Used in parks, gardens and as ground cover. |
Propagation | Propagated from stem cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun to filtered shade in rich, moist soils. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Leaf Description | Thick, waxy leaves, colour varies from dark green to light green to yellow, to 2-4 cm long. |
Flower Description | White, fragrant flowers. |