- Botanical name: Rhamnus alaternus 'Argenteovariegata'
- Common name: Italian buckthorn
- Family: Rhamnaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Yellow
Variegation
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
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).
How to grow Rhamnus 'Argenteovariegata'
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Plant size
3m height
3m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Plant in January |
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A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
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 Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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