Ruscus aculeatus - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is a bushy, upright, funnel-shaped garden plant with decorative, red fruits. It produces creamy white flowers from February to April. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 90 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamental * Cut flower * suitable for containers

Spread
Mediterranean region.

Growth
Butcher's broom is bushy, upright and funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Wintering: October - Wintering out: May.

Care
Hardy but frost-sensitive potted plants must be winterised before the first cold days. To do this, the pot can be wrapped with fleece, coconut or straw mats, jute or bubble wrap. Evergreen plants also need to be watered on frost-free winter days.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from February to April.

Fruit
The red berries of Ruscus aculeatus are particularly decorative.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, pruning, ornamental shrubs, medicine, conservatory, balcony/patio