Showy multi-branched and bushy shrub with richly coloured variegated foliage; whorls of glossy leaves in splashes of forest green, lime and yellow. An impressive picture and indispensable in a modern landscape. Makes a good tub plant for a year or two when it’s readily transplanted to the garden.

Feature: Bold and dramatic ‘evergreen’ landscape colour and form.

Uses: Gardens, patio pots and borders. A particularly effective wind-break and screen when planted en masse.

Position: Sun or shade, virtually any soil. Tolerant of light frost, wind and coastal conditions. Will handle warmer areas of Zone 8 with shelter from all but light frosts.

Care: Little needed, just sit back and watch it grow. You can trim tops to help bushiness or for a low screen if desired.