Pachysandra terminalis “Green Sheen”
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Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen forms a low evergreen shade carpet of exceptionally glossy dark green leaves and modest white spring spikes.
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Description
Pachysandra terminalis Green Sheen is a compact evergreen ground cover selected for its unusually dark, highly polished foliage. Short upright shoots carry thick, coarsely toothed obovate leaves, while small white flower spikes appear in spring and may continue into early summer.
Established colonies typically stand about 15-30 cm high and spread 60-90 cm through underground runners. The dense, reflective leaf canopy brings year-round structure to shaded beds, banks, and the ground beneath roses or shrubs without relying on conspicuous flowers.
Plant in partial to full shade in loose, humus-rich soil that is moist yet well drained. Space plants about 20 cm apart for a continuous cover, water during establishment, and trim runners that stray beyond the intended bed. Propagate from softwood cuttings or rooted divisions.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 10 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | April, May, June |
| Synonyms | Bouteloua gracilis Green Sheen, Pachysandra Green Sheen, Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen', Pachysandra terminalis "Green Sheen" |
| Family | Buxaceae |
| Hazardous | no |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower spring | White |
| Color flower summer | White |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Shade Garden, Ground cover planting, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Shade Garden |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant about 20 cm apart in partial to full shade in loose, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Keep new plants evenly moist, control wandering runners, and remove damaged leaves after winter. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Green Sheen Japanese pachysandra, Green Sheen Japanese spurge |
| Blomidon Item No | C1660, MO23087965, PACTEGS010PT, 201927544, 201814981 |
| Usps | Exceptionally glossy dark evergreen leaves brighten deep shade., Slow-spreading runners knit into a refined low ground-cover carpet., Shade and moist, well-drained soil support dense evergreen cover. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings or by carefully separating rooted runners. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free; avoid plant stress and prolonged leaf wetness to reduce Volutella leaf blight risk. |
| Pruning | Trim wandering runners at the bed edge and remove damaged leaves after winter. |
| Hazardous information | No toxic effects reported for people, pets, horses, or livestock. |
| Watering instructions | Water while establishing; then keep soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Provide partial to full shade; avoid harsh afternoon sun. |