Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata'
Also Known As
- Natal Plum
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata' plant details
Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, edible, fragrant, houseplant, rare, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A variegated leaf variety of natal plum with grayish green and white boxwood like leaves. Fragrant white flowers on and off throughout the year. hardy in zones 9b-11. A rare and unusual plant.
Gardening facts about Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata' plant
How to Grow Carissa macrocarpa 'Variegata'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Carissa for your garden
aka Carissa macrocarpa 'Minima', Dwarf Natal Plum
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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