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. |
Photographs
Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Carissa macrocarpa 'Humphreyi Variegata', bud. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.