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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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Ardisia japonica 'Maiko'
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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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-11
Size
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Width: 24"-60"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 12"-36"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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