Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rhamnus alaternus, or Italian buckthorn, is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean scrublands.

Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' is a variegated cultivar with silver-green leaves edged with cream. In late spring and early summer, small, fragrant, golden flowers are produced followed by glossy red berries in autumn. Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' isn't reliably hardy so should not be planted in very cold, exposed locations. It makes a good hedging plant and also looks good as part of a coastal border.

For best results, grow Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata' in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Plant calendar

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Rhamnus ‘Argenteovariegata’ and wildlife

Rhamnus ‘Argenteovariegata’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rhamnus ‘Argenteovariegata’ poisonous?

Rhamnus ‘Argenteovariegata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Rhamnus 'Argenteovariegata'
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