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How to Grow and Care for Pachysandra

Pachysandra

Pachysandra is a low-growing ground cover plant that thrives in shaded areas. It requires consistently moist, well-drained soil to prevent drying out. Additionally, pachysandra benefits from a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth. Regularly removing any dead or diseased foliage helps maintain its overall health and appearance.

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Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Pachysandra

Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 1-2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsFull sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH5.5-6.5
Hardiness Zones
3-9
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Types of Pachysandra
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Japanese pachysandra

Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is a plant species native to northeastern Asia. Japanese pachysandra is considered a hardy plant that can survive cold conditions. The cultivar Variegata has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award Garden Merit.

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Allegheny-spurge

Allegheny-spurge (Pachysandra procumbens) is a flowering shrub often planted for ornamental ground cover. It spreads through rhizomes to form a dense carpet of leaves. This species has tiny, fragrant flowers that bloom in early spring.

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Japanese pachysandra 'Green Sheen'

Japanese pachysandra 'Green Sheen' is a cultivar of Japanese spurge which was developed for its incredibly glossy, dark green leaves. Hardy generalists, they can provide ornamentation to just about any garden. This variant is quite tolerant of hot climates and is very suitable for providing groundcover or for underplanting shrubs.

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Japanese pachysandra 'Green Carpet'

This evergreen ground cover is so-named because it grows thick, green and low to the ground. Japanese pachysandra 'Green Carpet' is a very compact cultivar that rarely exceeds a height of 15 cm, and it has especially dense, shiny medium green leaves which are very attractive to gardeners.

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Japanese pachysandra 'Silver Edge'

Japanese pachysandra 'Silver Edge' is a cultivar of Japanese pachysandra, an evergreen ground cover. Bred to be decorative, it is named for its foliage, which is green and silvery-white in a variegated pattern. It spreads somewhat more slowly than other cultivars, too, and is very useful in shady gardens, where it can act as long-lived ground cover.

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