More about the plant below:
Japanese rune Pachysandra terminalis
category : shrubs
position : partial shade, shade
height : 20-30 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic
soil preferences : fertile, humus, permeable
watering: a lot
color of leaves / needles : green, yellow-green, white-green
color of flowers : white , pink
habit : creeping
flowering period : April-May
sowing : -
reproduction : clump division, herbaceous cuttings
leaf durability : evergreen
application : ground cover
growth rate : fast
Japanese rune - silhouette
Chamomile grows slowly, strongly and densely.Few of the evergreen ground cover species look so impressive all year round. From April to May, inconspicuous, small, cream flowers appear on plants, which smell a bit of lilac and a bit of honey.
Japanese chamomile development
Resistant frost-resistant Japanese marshmallow creates a dense carpet 10-20 cm high.
Japanese rune - position
Runianka is a bit sensitive to the cold, so it should be grown in shady and semi-shaded places.Besides, it doesn't make any excessive demands.The substrate should be loose, humusous and not too dry. Runianka is also worth recommending because it tolerates urban conditions well.
Japanese chamomile reproduction
New plants are obtained by division in spring or by root cuttings harvested in winter.
Japanese rune - care
When planting Japanese rune, make sure that the roots are flat, because only then will the plants take root quickly.The substrate should be well loosened.Cutting is usually not required. In periods of long-term drought, it is recommended to irrigate the plants.
Application of Japanese chamomile
The rune rug under trees or shrubs effectively masks fall leaves. The variety 'Green Carpet' is suitable for planting in cemeteries, distinguished by even thicker and stronger growth.The same variety also looks great in plantings in front of the house.There are varieties with white-edged leaves with light green background. They are suitable for brighter places.
Tip
Runianka creates dark green carpets, which are an attractive background for shrubs blooming in strong colors, e.g. azaleas.
