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    • Photo of Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' flower by Forestfarm

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    Buy Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

    Also Known As

    • Chirimen Marlberry

    Plant type

    groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 24"-60"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    3.5" | $15

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    Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' plant details

    Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

    Plant type: groundcover
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Glossy evergreen foliage topped with small white flowers then showy bright red fruit (late summer into winter) make this low-growing clumper (to 8" tall x 2-3' wide) lovely as groundcover, container or hanging basket. PSh-/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Marlberry, Mmm sounds yummy, I have no idea if it is edible but with a name like that I'm not tempted, this little glossy leaved sub shrub is a member of the Myrsinacaea and native to shady acid woods in China and Japan. It is a topnotch groundcover with white flowers and attractive red berries. Dirr claims Chirimen is the hardiest selection and has proven itself here, although it does not remain evergreen in winter.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    CHIRIMEN MARLBERRY - CORALBERRY - A low growing clumper with glossy dark green leathery evergreen foliage. Likes acidic soil, part shade to shade, moist, hardy in zone 7-10. Small white flowers followed by bright red berries in late summer to winter. Grows 8" tall and spreads 2-3'.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' plant

    How to Grow Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Ardisia japonica

    aka Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry, Variegated Japanese Ardisia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ardisia japonica foliage by Almost Eden
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    Ardisia japonica 'Maiko'

    aka Ardisia japonica 'Dancing Girl', Dancing Girl Japanese Ardisia, Dancing Girl Marlberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ardisia japonica 'Maiko' flower by Forestfarm
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    Ardisia japonica 'Dragon Brocade'

    aka Dragon Brocade Japanese Ardisia, Dragon Brocade Marlberry, Dragon Brocade Variegated Ardisia

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-60"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ardisia japonica 'Dragon Brocade' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Ardisia japonica 'Variegata'

    aka Marlberry, Variegated Japanese Ardisia

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ardisia japonica 'Variegata' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Ardisia crenata

    aka Ardisia crispa, Ardisia dielsii, Ardisia henryi, Ardisia henryi var. dielsii, Ardisia hortorum, Christmas Berry, Coral Bush, Coralberry, Coralberry Tree, Spiceberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ardisia crenata foliage, form, fruit by BotBin
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