This tightly branched, low-growing evergreen shrub with grey-green foliage creates a versatile groundcover excellent for use in a rock garden or in the foreground of a border. Turns a plum colour in the winter.

Attributes

Type: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Habit: Spreading
Mature Height: 30 – 45cm (12 – 18in.)
Mature Spread: 1 – 2m (3 – 6ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Grey-green, turning plum in the winter.

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought.
Soil: Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.