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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Pearly Swirls / 7.5L / 50Cm
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pearly Swirls'
Confirmed format: 7.5 Litre Pot • approx. 50cm supplied height
Plant Highlights: Distinctive cream and green variegated foliage • Evergreen year-round interest • Naturally compact, conical habit • Excellent specimen for gardens and containers • Adds light and contrast to planting schemes
Overview
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pearly Swirls' is an eye-catching evergreen conifer grown for its unique variegated foliage. Soft green sprays are beautifully highlighted with creamy-white new growth, creating a luminous, swirling effect that provides colour and interest throughout the year. Its naturally dense, conical habit makes it an elegant focal point without requiring frequent pruning. Supplied in a 7.5 litre pot at approximately 50 cm tall, this established specimen is ideal for borders, courtyard gardens and large patio containers, where its distinctive foliage can be appreciated all year round.
Why We Love It
'Pearly Swirls' brings brightness to the garden throughout the year with its distinctive variegated foliage. The elegant conical habit provides permanent structure, while the creamy-white new growth creates an attractive contrast against darker evergreens.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Pearly Swirls' |
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| Common Name | Lawson Cypress |
| Plant Type | Evergreen conifer |
| Pot Size | 7.5 litre |
| Supplied Height | Approx. 50 cm |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Foliage | Green foliage with creamy-white variegation |
| Habit | Dense, upright, conical |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1 m to 1.5 m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 1 m to 1.5 m |
Growing Guide
| Planting & Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Performs best where the soil remains evenly moist but is never waterlogged. |
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| Watering | Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods, particularly if grown in a container. |
| Mulching | Apply a mulch in spring to help conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds. |
| Pruning | Little routine pruning is needed; simply remove any damaged or misplaced shoots to maintain the plant's natural shape. |
Perfect For
- Specimen planting
- Mixed shrub borders
- Patio containers
- Courtyard gardens
- Architectural planting
- Year-round evergreen displays
Good to Know
- The 7.5 litre pot and 50 cm height refer to the plant as supplied and not its mature size.
- The brightest variegation develops in a well-lit position while avoiding prolonged waterlogging, especially during winter.
Product Information
| Pot Size | 7.5 litre |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | Approx. 50 cm |
| Foliage Type | Evergreen conifer with cream and green variegated foliage |
| Growth Habit | Naturally compact, conical |
| Light Requirements | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil Preference | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- conifer
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.0m high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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