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    Ardisia japonica 'Maiko'

    Also Known As

    • Ardisia japonica 'Dancing Girl'
    • Dancing Girl Japanese Ardisia
    • Dancing Girl Marlberry

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    Ardisia japonica 'Maiko' plant details

    Ardisia japonica 'Maiko' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Maiko'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: primulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ardisia japonica 'Maiko'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The gray-green (red when young!) leaves of this compact 3' shrublet are edged in white and topped by soft pink flowers in summer. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ardisia japonica 'Maiko' plant

    How to Grow Ardisia japonica 'Maiko'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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