Symphoricarpos Magical Galaxy
£25.00
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notes
This extremely tolerant, hardy shrub is a wonderful sight in late summer, early autumn. The bushy, deciduous shrub with simple leaves produces a mass of tiny pink flowers in late summer (attractive to native pollinators) which mature into brilliant white fruits, ladening the shrub in clusters of ‘snowberries’.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 5L
- Height and Spread: 100cm (3ft) x 150cm (5ft) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
This extremely tolerant, hardy shrub is a wonderful sight in late summer, early autumn. The bushy, deciduous shrub with simple leaves produces a mass of tiny pink flowers in late summer (attractive to native pollinators) which mature into brilliant white fruits, ladening the shrub in clusters of ‘snowberries’.
Insights
Known as the Snowberry for obvious reasons, S. Magical Galaxy is native to North America. Ideal for informal or cottage gardens, it is also good in a wildflower meadow and is wonderfully tolerant of pollution in urban areas. While appealing to look at, the berries will cause stomach upset if consumed.
Details
- Flowers: late summer, berries August - October
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- South facing
- Full sun
Care
- Requires only light pruning once the berries have faded, removing crossed stems or weakened wood.
- Inclined to be invasive with suckers so remove as they appear, if required.
Glossary