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Volcano’ is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its bold, architectural foliage and winter-flowering display. Its holly-like, glossy leaves form dense, upright clumps, while bright golden-yellow, fragrant flowers appear in late winter, followed by dark blue berries that attract wildlife. This cultivar’s dramatic form and vibrant colour make it an excellent choice for focal points in shaded or semi-shaded gardens.
Key Features:
- Glossy, holly-like evergreen foliage with a strong architectural presence.
- Clusters of bright yellow, fragrant flowers in late winter.
- Blue-black berries provide additional seasonal interest.
- Dense, upright habit ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant.
Care Tips:
- Position: Partial to full shade; avoid hot, direct afternoon sun.
- Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil.
- Pruning: Remove old or damaged stems after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth
Plant Details
| Mature Height | 1–1.5 m |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 1–1.5 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 1.5m high· 1.5m wide
- Flowering
- Yellow
- Foliage
- evergreen
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