Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' - Hardy Evergreen Ground Cover
Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' is a hardy, evergreen ground cover with glossy green leaves that provide year-round color to your garden. This fast-growing plant forms a dense, lush mat, making it perfect for shaded areas. It's ideal for planting under trees, as border planting, or in challenging, shaded corners. 'Green Sheen' is very low-maintenance, resistant to many pests and drought, and offers a durable solution for gardeners looking for a beautiful, problem-free plant to add structure and color to their garden.
Key Features
- Dense evergreen foliage maintains glossy appearance throughout all seasons
- Spreads by underground rhizomes to form complete ground coverage
- Grows 10-25cm in height with compact growth habit
- Thrives in partial to full shade conditions
- Deer resistant with leathery, durable leaves
- Produces small white flower spikes in spring
- Excellent for erosion control on slopes and hillsides
- Suppresses weed growth once established
Ideal Growing Conditions
This Japanese Spurge variety performs best in shaded locations where grass struggles to grow. Plant in moist, well-drained soil with organic content. Space plants 12 inches apart for optimal coverage. 'Green Sheen' tolerates root competition from trees and adapts to various soil types. Hardy in zones 4-9.
Landscaping Applications
Perfect for woodland gardens, foundation plantings, and shaded borders. Use as an alternative to mulch under tree canopies or along walkways. Creates a uniform, neat appearance in areas with limited sunlight. Ideal for filling difficult spaces where other plants fail to thrive.
Product Information
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. Minor natural imperfections can occur. These often recover in your garden. These plants are vigorous and long-lasting. They are supplied in growing pots and are shipped directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Care: easy — low maintenance
- Great for: plant gifting — gift message available at checkout
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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