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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'
Plant

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Japanese Spurge

Planted in 2 show gardens on GardensDB.

2
Gardens
3
Designers
1
Studio
How to grow it

Happiest in partial shade or full shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
1–1.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, West-facing, South-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (not suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H6. Hardy Hardy, very cold winter (-20°C to -15°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

2 gardens

  • A naturalistic wildlife pond with a wooden boardwalk, surrounded by lush green plants, pink flowers, large boulders, and stacked terracotta tiles.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Pollywiggle Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 3

Studio 1