Ardisia japonica 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Marlberry
Variegated Japanese Ardisia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-10"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-11

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Ardisia japonica 'Variegata' plant details

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

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ardisia japonica 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(VARIEGATED MALBERRY) Low growing (6-10”) evergreen shrub that spreads out to 2-3’ by runners…green leaves edged with white and seasonally suffused with rose pink. Small pinkish white flowers in fall evolve to bead like, bright red winter berries. Bright shade, regular water, rich water retentive but well drained soil. Great easy care ground cover. USDA Z6

By: Secret Garden Growers

A compact bushy plant with oval green leaves edged white. Small pink flowers in early summer followed by sparkling red berries in fall thru winter. Likes moist well drained soil in shade to part shade. Hardy zone 8-11. Low maintainence ground cover in the south. A great houseplant in the north.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A durable low groundcover which produces rosettes of evergreen white, cream, pink, and green serrated foliage. A good choice for well drained shaded garden areas. Item # 3125