{"title":"Standard Shrubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA standard shrub is a shrub trained on a single clear trunk topped with a rounded or ball-shaped head. This small-tree form adds height and elegance without taking up floor space: the base stays free for low plants, and the silhouette gives structure to a balcony, frames a French window or sets the rhythm of a terrace. Mostly delivered at H90 cm in a Ø19 cm pot, our standard shrubs can be planted straight into a large pot or planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering standards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor spectacular flowers at eye level, \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/strong\u003e (Blue Chiffon®, Lavender Chiffon®, Magenta Chiffon®, Starburst Chiffon®, White Chiffon® and Tricolour) is covered in large blooms from July to October; find the full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hibiscus-syriacus-althea\"\u003eHibiscus syriacus — Rose of Sharon\u003c\/a\u003e collection. In spring, \u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/strong\u003e open their white or purple flowers before the leaves, \u003cstrong\u003ePrunus incisa 'Koujou-no-mai'\u003c\/strong\u003e is smothered in pinkish-white blossom on zigzag branches, \u003cstrong\u003edwarf lilac 'Palibin'\u003c\/strong\u003e fills the air with its mauve clusters, and \u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus 'Victoria'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e'Repens'\u003c\/strong\u003e turn an intense blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvergreens for year-round structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor greenery even in winter, choose \u003cstrong\u003ebay laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e (Laurus nobilis), \u003cstrong\u003echerry laurel 'Etna'\u003c\/strong\u003e with bronze young shoots, \u003cstrong\u003eDelavay privet\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine foliage that can be clipped like box, or \u003cstrong\u003eblue holly 'Blue Maid'\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/strong\u003e add bright red shoots in spring, while the \u003cstrong\u003eeuonymus\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Emerald Gaiety', 'Harlequin' and 'Emerald 'n' Gold' brighten the terrace with white or golden variegated foliage. Hardy, they are among the most useful \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold and frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eColoured foliage and a Mediterranean feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e'Flamingo' willow\u003c\/strong\u003e (Salix integra) forms a light ball of pink, cream and green young leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'\u003c\/strong\u003e brings rounded, fragrant silver-blue foliage. The \u003cstrong\u003estandard rosemaries\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the trailing 'Prostratus', and \u003cstrong\u003ebay laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e are both decorative and useful in the kitchen, perfect in an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eurban Mediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e or alongside \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-aromatiques\"\u003earomatic herbs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStandard fig trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hardy and productive fig, and the compact \u003cstrong\u003e'Little Miss Figgy'\u003c\/strong\u003e offer a small fruit tree suited to a balcony: large lobed leaves and sweet figs in late summer. All varieties are gathered in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus-carica\"\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePosition and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost standard shrubs like sun or bright part shade and belong among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-balcon-soleil\"\u003eplants for a sunny balcony\u003c\/a\u003e. In a pot, choose a container wider than the root ball (Ø30 to 40 cm), heavy or weighted to withstand wind, and a free-draining compost. Water as soon as the surface dries: in a pot, compost dries out faster than in the ground, especially in summer. Keep the stake for the first few years and check the tie regularly. Trim the head once or twice a year to keep a dense ball, and remove any shoots that appear along the trunk or at its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome species in this selection, such as cherry laurel, euonymus, holly and privet, are toxic if the leaves or berries are eaten. Keep them out of reach of young children and pets, and do not confuse cherry laurel with bay laurel, the only one suitable for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating with standard shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced in pairs on either side of a French window, lined up along a railing or standing alone at the heart of an arrangement, standard shrubs instantly give an outdoor space a structured, polished look. Underplant them with low perennials, bulbs or trailing plants to dress the pot. Combine them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003emini shrubs and urban perennials\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003edesign a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e that looks elegant all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm","title":"Rosmarinus officinalis (Standard rosemary)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"rosmarinus-officinalis-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Evergreen aromatic foliage • 🎋 Trained as a standard • 💜 Bee-friendly blue-violet flowers • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -10 °C • 🪴 2 sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003erosemary\u003c\/em\u003e, is a perennial aromatic plant native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Trained as a standard, its slender woody trunk bears a dense crown of gray-green needle-like leaves, halfway between a culinary herb and an ornamental feature of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature when trained on a stem is the exposed trunk: where a bushy rosemary spreads along the ground, the stemmed form frees up the space below and sits at eye level. Two sizes are available, from a tabletop plant to a terrace shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is a full-sun plant, and the intensity of its aroma depends directly on it. The more light it receives, the more concentrated its essential oils become and the more abundant its flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e south- or southwest-facing balcony, sunny terrace, urban vegetable garden, open entrance area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C — can stay outdoors all year round in most regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-draining and rather poor — Mediterranean potting mix enriched with sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eStagnant moisture is the only real risk for this plant: rosemary is far more likely to die from being waterlogged than from drying out or freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary tolerates drought remarkably well once established, but remains highly sensitive to excess water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the substrate dry out between waterings, once or twice a week in summer and very sparingly in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a pot with drainage holes, a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom, and always empty the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning after flowering, in June or July, to keep the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the stemmed form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly pick the tips of the stems to encourage branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e very little — overly rich soil encourages foliage at the expense of aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNever prune into the bare old wood: rosemary does not regrow from a leafless branch, and the cut leaves a permanent gap in the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stemmed form adds height to a plant arrangement and frees up floor space, making it especially valuable on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003enarrow terrace\u003c\/a\u003e or urban balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean aromatic duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e — two aromatic plants trained on stems, with complementary foliage and fragrances for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a southern-style arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the rosemary's gray-green needles complement the olive tree's silvery leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003e'Hidcote Blue' lavender \u003c\/a\u003eat its base — same light, same watering needs, and two bee-friendly blue-violet blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural-fiber container\u003c\/a\u003e wicks away moisture better than a glazed pot, making it ideal for rosemary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe H45 cm size can be placed on a terrace table or windowsill; the H90 cm size stands alone on the floor and structures a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize drainage over watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosemary dislikes stagnant moisture far more than it fears drought. A layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot and a sandy substrate are better than any watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever prune into the old wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosemary does not regrow from a bare branch. Light pruning after flowering, always within the green foliage, maintains the crown safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest all year round:\u003c\/strong\u003e as the foliage is evergreen, the stems can be picked even in winter. Each harvest stimulates two new shoots and thickens the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 sizes available, H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm and H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, clear trunk and compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.20 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, with dry substrate between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-draining and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -10 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, annual pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, aromatic gray-green needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-violet in spring, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves can be used fresh or dried all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Aromatic \/ Urban balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density and abundance of flowering naturally vary depending on the light exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm","offer_id":56715945771273,"sku":"28908","price":33.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","offer_id":57308372533513,"sku":"51329","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/rosmarinus-officinalis-romarin-sur-tige-o14-cm-h45-cm-verdeia-2220163.jpg?v=1779730420"},{"product_id":"salix-integra-flamingo-sur-tige-saule-crevette","title":"Salix integra 'Flamingo' standard (Variegated dappled willow)","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"salix-flamingo-sur-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🦩 Bright pink young shoots • 🌿 Foliage variegated in pink, cream and green • 🍂 Orangey-red branches in winter • ☀️ Sun or partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🌳 On a standard, three heights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalix integra 'Flamingo'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ornamental willow trained into a ball on a straight trunk, grown for its foliage variegated in pink, cream and green. \u003cstrong\u003eA horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed by the willow specialist nursery Bontekoe from the renowned 'Hakuro Nishiki', it adds a colorful crown visible from a distance to our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-plein-soleil\"\u003efull-sun plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIn spring, its young shoots emerge bright pink, then the slender, elongated leaves mature into a blend of pink, creamy white and green. In summer, the older leaves turn green again, and each pruning triggers a new flush of pink. It is a deciduous shrub: in winter, the crown loses its leaves, revealing young orangey-red branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-sur-tige\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard shrub should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix standard shrubs from the catalog, trained into balls to structure a balcony or terrace:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Flamingo' dappled willow on a standard\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — foliage variegated in pink, cream and green, deciduous. The most colorful in spring, in three heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — clusters of fragrant lilac flowers in May, deciduous. The most fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Harlequin' spindle tree on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — small leaves variegated with white, evergreen. The variegated one that keeps its leaves in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Little Red Robin' photinia on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright red young shoots, evergreen. The reddest in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' blue holly on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — glossy blue-green leaves, evergreen. The most understated, for both shade and sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003e'Victoria' California lilac on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense blue flowers in spring, evergreen. The only blue one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Flamingo' and 'Palibin' lose their leaves in winter: for a balcony decorated all year round, pair them with an evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight brings out its colors: in sun or bright partial shade, the shoots are pinker and the variegation more pronounced. In the hot full sun of the South, the white leaves may scorch in summer if the pot dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or bright partial shade, ideally sheltered from the hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, east- or west-facing balcony, on either side of a door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C - it can stay outside in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich and well-drained - it does not tolerate drought well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOn a wind-exposed terrace, stake the stem during the first few years: the crown catches the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all willows, it loves water: in a pot, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/test-du-doigt-la-methode-infaillible-pour-savoir-quand-arroser-vos-plantes\"\u003etesting the substrate with your finger\u003c\/a\u003e in summer indicates when to water, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-vacances-absence-arrosage\"\u003egoing away for a few days in summer\u003c\/a\u003e requires preparation, as a pot that dries out causes the variegated leaves to turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular and generous - keep the substrate consistently moist from spring to autumn, and water less frequently in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e tap water is suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub fertilizer, in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the crown back hard in March, then prune lightly in June or July to encourage new pink shoots and keep the ball round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every two years, in spring, into a wider, heavier pot for stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRemove any shoots that appear on the stem or at the base: they weaken the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pink and cream crown draws the eye upward, while its base is dressed with plants that share the same \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/quelles-plantes-pour-mon-balcon-le-guide-par-exposition\"\u003ebalcony exposure\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a display that lasts through winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nandina-domestica-twilight-bambou-sacre-panache\"\u003eNandina 'Twilight'\u003c\/a\u003e at its base - evergreen, it picks up the willow's young pink shoots and white variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo dress up the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/carex-morrowii-ice-dance-herbe-du-japon-panachee\"\u003eCarex 'Ice Dance'\u003c\/a\u003e — its cream edging echoes the variegation and hides the base of the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor pink flowers in spring,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rhododendron-bloombux-magenta-rhododendron-nain\"\u003eRhododendron Bloombux® Magenta\u003c\/a\u003e — its evergreen flowering ball blooms in June and complements the willow's head at a different height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-capi-nature-skin-anthracite\"\u003eCapi Nature Skin anthracite pot\u003c\/a\u003e — the dark gray brings out the pink and cream of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA pair of standard willows on either side of an entrance creates the effect of small pink trees in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune to maintain the pink color:\u003c\/strong\u003e without pruning, the head elongates into long stems that turn green again. Two prunings a year, in March and June or July, keep the head dense and colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e leafless from November to March, it is still very much alive. If a stem has turned black after a frost, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/sauver-plante-qui-a-pris-froid\"\u003ecut the damaged wood back to the green\u003c\/a\u003e at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a heavy pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e the head catches the wind. A terracotta or weighted pot prevents the willow from tipping over on an exposed balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSalix integra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flamingo'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flamingo willow, variegated willow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salicaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (the Netherlands), a mutation of 'Hakuro Nishiki', a species native to East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70-80 cm | Pot Ø17 cm, H90-100 cm | Pot Ø19 cm, or H140-160 cm | Pot Ø23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e ball-shaped head on a straight trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e determined by the trunk, with a head 60 cm to 1 m in diameter depending on pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, subtle catkins in spring, before the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular and abundant, with the substrate always kept moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, rich, and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, pink, cream, and green variegated leaves, orange-red branches in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, two prunings per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e not listed as toxic to animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphic \/ Japanese garden \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the proportion of pink, white, and green leaves naturally varies depending on the season, the light it receives, and the date of the last pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H70-80 cm | Pot Ø17 cm","offer_id":57446883819785,"sku":"61275","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H90-100 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","offer_id":57446883852553,"sku":"61277","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H140-160 cm | Pot Ø23 cm","offer_id":57277013491977,"sku":"61273","price":58.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/salix-integra-flamingo-sur-tige-saule-crevette-panache-verdeia-6755391.webp?v=1792042644"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige","title":"Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' standard — H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"eucalyptus-azura\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🪙 Glaucous blue-gray foliage • 🌿 Very graphic opposite round leaves • 🍃 Fragrance released when brushed • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C • 🌳 Grown on a standard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'\u003c\/strong\u003e is immediately recognizable by its glaucous blue-gray foliage, made up of small round leaves arranged in pairs along slender stems. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ehighlands of Tasmania\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e with distinctly blue foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts special feature is its hardiness: while most eucalyptus freeze from -5 °C, 'Azura' withstands temperatures down to -15 °C, making it the only eucalyptus genuinely suitable for growing on a terrace in a continental climate. The crown also remains compact, whereas the typical species grows to 10 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus requires full sun to develop the bluish tint of its foliage. In shade, the leaves turn green, the stems become elongated and the plant loses what makes it so decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, exposed balcony, entrance, pathway — sheltered from strong winds that can break the slender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — no protection is needed in most regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather poor — potting soil mixed with coarse sand, without excessive fertilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeave the bamboo stake in place during the first year: eucalyptus grows quickly and its young wood remains flexible until the trunk thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus uses a lot of water while growing, more than most terrace shrubs, but it does not tolerate standing water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-drained growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is essential in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — two to three times a week in summer for this pot size, once every ten days in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut back by one third in March to keep the crown compact and encourage young shoots, which are bluer than the older ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they spoil the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e very little — one application in spring is enough; excess nitrogen turns the foliage green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBranches cut during pruning keep perfectly well in a dried arrangement: hung upside down in a well-ventilated place, they retain their color and fragrance for several months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-gray is a rare color outdoors. It brightens a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e and pairs well with everything. The airy crown lets light through, unlike evergreen shrubs with dense foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of Mediterranean grays,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e — two silvery foliage types, one with small round leaves and the other with narrow blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of volume,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003eBay laurel standard\u003c\/a\u003e — the laurel's dense, deep-green crown brings out the bluish lightness of the eucalyptus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo structure a corner,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003eGoldcrest Wilma cypress\u003c\/a\u003e with golden foliage — blue and gold create the clearest contrast between two evergreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural fiber or terracotta\u003c\/a\u003e warms up the blue-gray foliage, whereas a gray pot dulls it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eSimply brushing against the foliage releases its characteristic fragrance: placed along a path, you smell the eucalyptus before you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut it back by one third every spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e eucalyptus grows quickly and becomes bare at the base if left to grow unchecked. Pruning in March keeps the crown compact and encourages juvenile shoots that are noticeably bluer and rounder than the mature foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse almost no fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e eucalyptus grows in poor soil in its native habitat. Excess nitrogen turns the foliage green and causes it to lose the glaucous color that makes it worth buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelter it from wind rather than cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e it withstands -15 °C without issue, but its slender stems and light crown catch the wind like a sail. A sheltered corner is better than an exposed position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEucalyptus gunnii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Azura'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cider gum, hardy eucalyptus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e highlands of Tasmania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e grown on a standard, airy crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 meters in a pot with annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during growth, never leave standing water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and poor, without excessive fertilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, annual pruning recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small opposite round glaucous blue-gray leaves, fragrant when brushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, spring pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, essential oils concentrated in the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Contemporary \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density and intensity of the blue naturally vary according to growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278101586185,"sku":"51989","price":63.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige-h70-90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3062880.jpg?v=1788644117"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige","title":"Ceanothus impressus 'Victoria' standard (California lilac) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ceanothus-victoria\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Deep-blue flowers in May–June • 🌿 Glossy dark-green evergreen foliage • ❄️ The hardiest Ceanothus • 🐝 Highly attractive to bees • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus impressus 'Victoria'\u003c\/strong\u003e opens deep-blue, almost electric panicles in May, against evergreen dark-green foliage with small crinkled leaves. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewest coast of the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most cold-resistant of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e with blue flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its hardiness: 'Victoria' withstands -18 °C, while most California lilacs are limited to -10 °C. This is what makes it suitable for cultivation well beyond Mediterranean regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ceanothus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Ceanothus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with different habits and shades of blue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus 'Victoria'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — compact upright habit, deep-blue flowers, the hardiest of the genus. The most resilient version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige\"\u003eCeanothus 'Repens'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — cascading trailing branches, sky-blue flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus is a full-sun plant that prefers dry soil. It is winter moisture, far more than cold, that causes it to decline: waterlogged substrate in January is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, pathway, exposed balcony — its upright habit structures a corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C — protect from prolonged winter rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and rather poor — potting soil mixed with coarse sand, without excessive fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRaising the pot on blocks during winter prevents water from stagnating beneath the saucer: this is what helps a Ceanothus get through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus fixes atmospheric nitrogen through its roots, allowing it to thrive in poor soil. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003every well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then greatly reduced — once established, Ceanothus needs almost no watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e vital — never allow stagnant water, as it is the number-one cause of mortality in this species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, just after flowering, in June — never into old wood, where the plant will not regrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e none — Ceanothus produces its own nitrogen, and overly rich soil reduces flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the only plant in the standard range that requires no fertilization: its root nodules fix nitrogen from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep blue of 'Victoria' is one of the most intense in the plant world: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates an effect that neither pink, white, nor mauve can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Ceanothus duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the trailing \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige\"\u003e'Repens'\u003c\/a\u003e — two shades of blue and two contrasting growth habits, one upright and the other trailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the same sun and drainage requirements, with the blue contrasting against the silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo prolong the blue-violet color,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003estandard rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — same exposure, same watering, two successive bee-friendly blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e drains moisture better than a glazed pot, which is exactly what Ceanothus needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn full bloom, the shrub literally buzzes with bees: it is one of the most nectar-rich shrubs in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it if your winters are cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Victoria' withstands -18 °C, whereas most evergreen Ceanothus top out at -10 °C. It is the only California lilac that can truly be grown north of the Loire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from winter moisture, not the cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceanothus dies far more often from waterlogging than from frost. A pot sheltered from prolonged rain and raised on blocks will get through winter without any problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not fertilize it:\u003c\/strong\u003e its roots fix atmospheric nitrogen. Fertilizer promotes foliage at the expense of flowers and weakens the plant against the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCeanothus impressus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Victoria'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e California lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhamnaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Coast of the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, with an upright, compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then very limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -18 °C, the hardiest of its genus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, light pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small, glossy, dark-green, puckered leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, very dense, deep-blue panicles, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, no fertilization required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Natural \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the intensity of the blue naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103912713,"sku":"51313","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige-lilas-de-californie-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-6198062.jpg?v=1788726977"},{"product_id":"ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige","title":"Ceanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens' standard (California lilac) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ceanothus-repens\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Sky-blue flowers in May–June • 💧 Cascading trailing branches • 🌿 Glossy evergreen foliage • 🐝 Highly attractive to bees • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus thyrsiflorus 'Repens'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003ecreeping California lilac\u003c\/em\u003e, is covered in May with such dense sky-blue panicles that they hide the foliage. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003ewest coast of the United States\u003c\/strong\u003e, it gives \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e a vivid blue that few species produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in the combination of two traits: 'Repens' is naturally creeping, and training it as a standard transforms its spreading habit into a cascade covered in flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-ceanothus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Ceanothus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with different habits and shades of blue:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus 'Repens'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — cascading trailing branches, sky-blue flowers. The most spectacular habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003eCeanothus impressus 'Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact upright habit, deep blue flowers, the hardiest of the genus (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most resilient version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; position\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus is a full-sun plant that thrives in dry soil. Winter moisture, much more than cold, causes it to decline: waterlogged substrate in January is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, low wall, raised planter — choose an elevated position to let the branches trail down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C — protect from prolonged rain in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and rather poor — potting soil mixed with coarse sand, without excessive fertilization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe trailing habit is only visible when the plant is elevated: placed on the ground, the cascade spreads out and loses all its effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeanothus fixes atmospheric nitrogen through its roots, allowing it to thrive in poor soil. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003every well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then greatly reduced — once established, the Ceanothus needs almost no watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e vital — never allow standing water, which is the number one cause of death in this species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, just after flowering, in June — never cut into old wood, as the plant will not regrow from it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e none — the Ceanothus produces its own nitrogen, and soil that is too rich reduces flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the only plant in the standard range that requires no fertilization: its root nodules fix nitrogen from the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrue blue is a color almost impossible to find among shrubs: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates an effect that neither pink, white, nor mauve can replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Ceanothus duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the upright \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003e'Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e — two shades of blue and two contrasting forms, one growing upward and the other cascading down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the same need for sun and drainage, with the blue standing out against the silvery foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the blue-violet display,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-prostratus-sur-tige\"\u003eRosemary 'Prostratus'\u003c\/a\u003e — two trailing cascades, two successive blooms rich in nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e wicks away moisture better than a glazed pot, which is exactly what the Ceanothus needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn full bloom, the shrub literally buzzes with bees: it is one of the most bee-friendly shrubs there is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise it to reveal the cascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e the whole appeal of 'Repens' trained as a standard lies in its trailing flowering branches. On a low wall or tall planter, the effect is immediate; placed on the ground, it disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from winter moisture, not the cold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceanothus dies far more often from being waterlogged than from frost. A pot sheltered from prolonged rain and raised on blocks will get through winter without any problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not fertilize it:\u003c\/strong\u003e its roots fix atmospheric nitrogen. Fertilizer promotes foliage at the expense of flowers and weakens the plant against the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCeanothus thyrsiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Repens'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping California lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhamnaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e west coast of the United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, with trailing branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm from the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the first year, then very limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C, sensitive to winter moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, light pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small glossy, deep green oval leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June, very dense sky-blue panicles, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, no fertilization required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Natural \/ Colorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the length of the branches, and the density of the flowers naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103945481,"sku":"51315","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ceanothus-thyrsiflorus-repens-sur-tige-lilas-de-californie-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-5267565.jpg?v=1788726977"},{"product_id":"ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy-sur-tige","title":"Ficus carica 'Little Miss Figgy' standard (Dwarf fig tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"figgy-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍇 Edible purple figs • 🌿 Highly decorative lobed foliage • 🌳 Trained on a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -12 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Little Miss Figgy'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf fig tree cultivar trained on a standard, with a single trunk bearing a crown of large, deep green lobed leaves. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin and Asia Minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the easiest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e to grow in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its mature size: while a classic fig tree reaches 4 to 6 meters, 'Little Miss Figgy' tops out at around 1.5 meters while still producing normal-sized figs. This makes it suitable for growing on a balcony, where classic varieties quickly become unmanageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-figuier\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich fig tree should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog brings together several cultivars and two training forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Little Miss Figgy' on a standard\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf cultivar trained as a standard, purple figs (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most architectural form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-brown-turkey-sur-tige\"\u003e'Brown Turkey' on a standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the hardiest of the fig trees, brown-purple figs (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). For the coldest regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy\"\u003e'Little Miss Figgy' as a bush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same cultivar in its natural form, organically grown (H50 cm | Pot Ø23 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-precose-de-dalmatie-15cm-40cm\"\u003e'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest from June–July, dark purple figs (H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The earliest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-panachee-15cm-40cm\"\u003e'Panaché'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow-and-green striped figs, lobed foliage (H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The most original variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fig tree needs full sun to ripen its fruit. In the shade, the tree grows, but the figs remain green and hard, never reaching maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is essential for fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, exposed wall, patio — the heat reflected by a wall accelerates ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C — the fig tree loses its leaves in winter and regrows in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining and rather calcareous — potting soil amended with coarse sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe fig tree is deciduous: its leaves turn yellow and fall in November, leaving the trunk and branches bare until April. This is the normal cycle, not a symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA potted fig tree uses a lot of water during fruiting, much more than in the ground, where its roots can reach deep. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from April to September — two to three times a week in summer, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February–March, before bud break, to balance the crown — the fig tree fruits on the previous year's wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically remove shoots growing from the base and trunk, as they exhaust the tree and ruin its standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e use fertilizer for fruit trees twice a month from May to August, while the fruits are forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA ripe fig comes away with gentle pressure and its stem bends: picked too early, it will never ripen after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large lobed leaves create a highly graphic dappled shade on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, and the tree becomes a visual resting point as well as a fruit producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony orchard,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/citrus-lemon-22cm-80cm\"\u003elemon tree\u003c\/a\u003e — two Mediterranean fruit trees, one deciduous and the other evergreen, that take turns through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo compensate for the bare period,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay tree\u003c\/a\u003e alongside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to April, when the fig tree is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e add an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e — fig and olive trees form the most characteristic pairing of southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e container complements the Mediterranean style and allows the roots to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced against a light-colored south-facing wall, the fig tree benefits from reflected heat at night, bringing the harvest forward by two to three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever prune after bud break:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fig tree fruits on the previous year's wood. Late spring pruning removes the figs before they even form. February–March is the only suitable period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove suckers from the base as soon as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fig tree produces many suckers. Each sucker left in place draws on the tree's reserves and gradually turns the standard form back into a bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not water at the beginning of ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e excess water when the figs swell causes them to split and dilutes their sugar. Reduce watering fifteen days before harvest to concentrate the flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Miss Figgy'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf fig tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin and Asia Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, with a single trunk and spreading crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.5 meters, compared with 4 to 6 m for a classic fig tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the growing season, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, large deep green lobed leaves, falling in November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e edible purple figs, harvested in late summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e edible fruit, foliage sap irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Urban vegetable garden \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown spread, and number of fruits naturally vary depending on age and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278103978249,"sku":"51317","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy-sur-tige-figuier-nain-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-6402147.jpg?v=1788644118"},{"product_id":"magnolia-stellata-sur-tige","title":"Magnolia stellata standard (Star magnolia) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"magnolia-stellata\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e⭐ Starry white flowers • 🌸 Flowers from March, before the leaves • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/strong\u003e opens its star-shaped white flowers as early as March, while its branches are still bare. Each flower has twelve to eighteen narrow petals radiating from the center. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003emountains of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the first of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e to flower as winter ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the earliness of this flowering, often from the end of February in the South. The flowers appear before the foliage, creating an entirely white silhouette for three weeks, without a single green leaf to dilute it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-magnolia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard magnolia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with very different flowering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — starry white flowers from March, before the leaves. The earliest and brightest flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-susan-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — large pink-purple tulip-shaped upright flowers, flowering in April-May (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The latest flowering, escaping frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia stellata flowers abundantly in sun as well as partial shade. The only real risk is late frost: a night frost during flowering turns the petals brown overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sunlight are enough for beautiful flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — avoid east-facing positions, where the morning sun burns frosted flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — the wood is hardy, while the flowers remain sensitive to March frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist and rather acidic — planting compost amended with ericaceous compost, never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA magnolia planted in chalky soil gradually yellows between the veins: this is chlorosis, which only an acidic substrate can prevent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia has shallow, fleshy roots that are equally sensitive to drought and waterlogging. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003emoist but well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the right combination, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — the substrate should remain moist from April to September, without ever becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably lime-free — hard water gradually makes the substrate alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended — a layer of bark keeps the soil cool and protects the shallow roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e very light and only after flowering — magnolia heals poorly and does not like being pruned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk; they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe large, downy buds visible all winter are the future flowers: they form as early as the previous summer, which explains why autumn pruning removes all the blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, star magnolia creates a spectacle in early spring: three weeks of white blooms on bare branches, before the rest of the garden gets started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering season,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-susan-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/a\u003e — the stellata flowers in March, while 'Susan' takes over in April–May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill the winter gap,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to March, when the magnolia is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a flowering contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003estandard rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — its bee-friendly blue-violet blooms complement the magnolia’s pure white flowers at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cooler than a black pot exposed to the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced in front of a dark wall or evergreen hedge, the white flowers stand out with an intensity that a light background cannot provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not place it facing east:\u003c\/strong\u003e a March night frost followed by morning sun turns the flowers brown within a few hours. A west- or south-facing position allows the petals to thaw gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever prune in autumn or winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower buds form as early as the previous summer. Pruning after September removes all the following year's flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch around the base and never water with hard water:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnolia roots are shallow and the species dislikes lime. Bark mulch and soft water alone solve most growing problems in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnoliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountains of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions upon delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, clear trunk and rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keep the substrate moist during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist and acidic, never chalky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, pruning not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green oval leaves, falling in November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to April, white star-shaped flowers with 12–18 petals, before the foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japandi \/ Romantic \/ Classic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: trunk height, crown density, and the number of flower buds naturally vary according to the age of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104011017,"sku":"51319","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige-magnolia-etoile-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3217183.jpg?v=1788726977"},{"product_id":"magnolia-susan-sur-tige","title":"Magnolia 'Susan' standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"magnolia-susan\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌷 Large pink-purple tulip-shaped flowers • 🌸 Late flowering that escapes frosts • 🌿 Delicate fragrance • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/strong\u003e bears large, upright tulip-shaped flowers, pink-purple on the outside and lighter inside, with a delicate fragrance. A hybrid from the American series known as the \u003cem\u003eLittle Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, it ranks among the most reliable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the timing of its flowering: 'Susan' opens in April-May, two to six weeks after early-flowering magnolias. This delay was deliberately achieved by breeders so the flowers would escape late frosts, which ruin the flowering of March varieties every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-magnolia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard magnolia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with very different flowering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — large tulip-shaped, pink-purple flowers, flowering in April-May. The latest flowering, escaping frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — star-shaped white flowers from March, before the leaves (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The earliest and brightest flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'Susan' flowers abundantly in sun or partial shade. Its late flowering avoids most of the risk of frost, allowing it to be placed where early-flowering magnolias cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sun are enough for beautiful flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — all orientations, as its late flowering avoids the risk of morning frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist and rather acidic — planting compost mixed with ericaceous soil, never chalky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA magnolia planted in chalky soil gradually yellows between the veins: this is chlorosis, which can only be prevented with an acidic substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolias have shallow, fleshy roots that are equally sensitive to drought and waterlogging. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003emoist but well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the right combination, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — the substrate should stay moist from April to September without ever becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e preferably lime-free — hard water gradually makes the substrate alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulching:\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended — a layer of bark keeps the soil cool and protects the shallow roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e very light and only after flowering — magnolias heal poorly and dislike being pruned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk; they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous plants, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe large, fuzzy buds visible all winter are the future flowers: they form the previous summer, which explains why autumn pruning eliminates the entire bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tulip-shaped upright flowers are visible from a distance on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, and their rich purplish-pink color holds its own against colorful furniture, where white would be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering period,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — stellata flowers in March, and 'Susan' takes over in April–May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill the winter gap,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to March, when the magnolia is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor foliage contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e — the eucalyptus's blue-gray foliage highlights the purplish-pink flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cooler than a black pot exposed to the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe flowers open gradually over three to four weeks, extending the display much longer than simultaneous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it if your springs are unpredictable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Susan' was selected to flower late, after the frost period. Where a March-flowering magnolia loses its flowers every other year, this one flowers every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever prune in autumn or winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower buds form from the previous summer. Pruning after September removes all the following year's flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch the base and never water with hard water:\u003c\/strong\u003e magnolia roots are shallow and the species dislikes lime. Bark mulch and soft water alone solve most container-growing problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Susan'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia Susan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnoliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid, parent species originating from East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, with a clear trunk and rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, keeping the substrate moist during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich, moist and acidic, never chalky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, pruning not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, deep green oval leaves, falling in November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to May, large pink-purple flowers in an upright tulip shape, slightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Classic \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and number of flower buds naturally vary according to the age of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104043785,"sku":"51321","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/magnolia-susan-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-6371485.jpg?v=1788726978"},{"product_id":"photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige","title":"Photinia fraseri 'Carré Rouge' standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"photinia-carre-rouge\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍂 Intense, long-lasting red • 🌿 Deep green evergreen foliage • 🛡️ Resistant to leaf diseases • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia fraseri 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a French selection whose young shoots emerge a deeper red and retain their color noticeably longer than those of classic cultivars. A hybrid originating from species native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most vigorous of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e with colorful foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its resistance: 'Carré Rouge' was selected for its tolerance to entomosporium leaf spot, the foliar disease that regularly disfigures Photinia with purple spots and leaf drop. Its leaves are also larger and its growth habit more vigorous than those of 'Little Red Robin'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-photinia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Photinia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with complementary characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — more intense and longer-lasting red, large leaves, resistant to leaf diseases. The most vigorous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf cultivar with small leaves and vermilion-red shoots (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most compact version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity of the red depends directly on sunlight. In the shade, young shoots emerge brownish, and the contrast with the mature foliage almost entirely disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — at least 4 hours of direct sun for a vivid red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony — sheltered from cold, drying winds in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic — Photinia does not tolerate highly alkaline soils well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves that yellow between the veins indicate soil that is too alkaline: adding ericaceous soil when repotting provides a lasting solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts tolerance of leaf diseases does not replace good practices: watering at the base remains the best prevention, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and much less in winter. Always water at the base, never over the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after each flush, in June and September — this triggers a new wave of red leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply shrub fertilizer once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach pruning triggers a new flush of red: it is the only plant in the standard range where more frequent pruning enhances the decorative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rich red color and large leaves make it more prominent than 'Little Red Robin': on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it takes center stage rather than playing a supporting role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Photinia duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/a\u003e — two intensities of red and two leaf sizes in the same color palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the eucalyptus's blue-gray and the Photinia's red create the sharpest contrast between two evergreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical ones on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works year-round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the greenery,\u003c\/strong\u003e complement it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003eCherry laurel 'Etna'\u003c\/a\u003e — two evergreens from the same botanical family, one plain and the other colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a light-colored wall, the red of the shoots stands out with an intensity that the deep green mature foliage no longer provides once the color has faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it if your Photinia have already suffered from leaf spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Carré Rouge' was selected for its tolerance to entomosporiosis. Where a classic cultivar becomes sparse each summer, this one retains its foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune after each flush to revive the red:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light trim in June and then in September produces a new wave of colorful leaves each time. This is the only way to extend the effect throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid chalky soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photinia develops yellowing between the veins in overly alkaline substrate. A neutral to slightly acidic mix, with a little ericaceous compost when repotting, solves the problem permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhotinia × fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red photinia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e French selection, parent species originating from East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, vigorous crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, at least 4 hours for a vivid red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, at the base only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining, neutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, prune twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, large leaves with intense, long-lasting red young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, fragrant white flowers in corymbs in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerant of entomosporiosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, leaves containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Colorful \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and intensity of the red naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104076553,"sku":"51323","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-2858093.jpg?v=1788726978"},{"product_id":"photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige","title":"Photinia fraseri 'Little Red Robin' standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"photinia-little-red-robin\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍂 Bright red young shoots • 🌿 Evergreen glossy green foliage • 🔁 Two colorful flushes per year • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia fraseri 'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/strong\u003e produces vermilion-red young shoots that stand out against the deep green, glossy mature foliage. A horticultural hybrid derived from species native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, it gives \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e the only vivid color that lasts all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the rhythm of its coloring: the red shoots appear twice a year, in spring and then in late summer, gradually turning green over the course of a few weeks. Light pruning after each flush triggers a new wave of red, extending the effect throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-photinia\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Photinia should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo cultivars trained as standards, with complementary characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhotinia 'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — dwarf cultivar with small leaves and vermilion-red shoots. The most compact version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — French selection with more intense, longer-lasting red color and better resistance to leaf diseases (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vigorous version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intensity of the red depends directly on sunlight. In shade, the young shoots emerge brownish, and the contrast with the mature foliage almost completely disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — at least 4 hours of direct sun for a vivid red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, walkway, balcony — sheltered from cold, drying winds in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic — Photinia does not tolerate highly chalky soils well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves that turn yellow between the veins indicate overly chalky soil: adding ericaceous compost when repotting provides a lasting solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotinia is susceptible to entomosporium leaf spot, a foliar disease that causes purple spots followed by leaf drop. It develops mainly on wet foliage, making watering at the base essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot size, and much less in winter. Always water at the base, never over the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — use a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e after each flush, in June and September — this is what triggers a new wave of red leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpotted leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e collect and discard fallen leaves, as they perpetuate the disease cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for shrubs once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach trim triggers a new flush of red: it is the only plant in the standard range where more frequent pruning improves the decorative effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red of the young shoots is the only vivid evergreen color in the range: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it brightens the space without relying on fleeting blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Photinia duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige\"\u003e'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/a\u003e — two intensities of red and two leaf sizes in the same style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the eucalyptus's blue-gray and the Photinia's red create the sharpest contrast between two evergreens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical ones on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works year-round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the greenery,\u003c\/strong\u003e complement it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003eCherry laurel 'Etna'\u003c\/a\u003e — two evergreens from the same botanical family, one plain and the other colorful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a light-colored wall, the red of the new shoots stands out with an intensity that the mature deep-green foliage no longer provides once the color has faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune after each flush to encourage new red growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e a light trim in June and then in September triggers a new wave of colorful leaves each time. This is the only way to extend the effect throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater at the base, never over the foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photinia is susceptible to entomosporiosis, which causes purple spots and leaf drop. The disease develops on wet foliage; watering at the base is sufficient to prevent it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid chalky soils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photinia develops yellowing between the veins in overly alkaline substrate. A neutral to slightly acidic mix, with a little ericaceous soil when repotting, permanently solves the problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhotinia × fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Red Robin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf photinia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural hybrid, parent species native to East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, at least 4 hours for a vivid red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, at the base only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, prune twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, young vermilion-red shoots turning glossy deep green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small white flowers in corymbs in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, leaves containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Colorful \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and intensity of the red naturally vary according to exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104109321,"sku":"51325","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/photinia-fraseri-little-red-robin-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-9685543.jpg?v=1788726977"},{"product_id":"prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-sur-tige","title":"Prunus incisa 'Koujou-no-mai' standard (Dwarf flowering cherry) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"prunus-kojou\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌸 Pinkish-white blooms in March • 🌿 Highly graphic zigzag branches • 🍁 Orange and red autumn foliage • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus incisa 'Koujou-no-mai'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf flowering cherry whose branches grow in a zigzag pattern, creating an angular framework visible all year round. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003emountains of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the only one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e that remains decorative once bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts special feature is that it offers four seasons of interest: pinkish-white flowers in March on bare wood, soft green foliage in summer, orange and red tones in autumn, then the zigzag silhouette of its bare branches throughout winter. Its Japanese name means \u003cem\u003edance of the old pagoda\u003c\/em\u003e, referring to this twisted framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrunus incisa flowers abundantly in both sun and partial shade. However, its very early bloom remains vulnerable to March frosts, which can turn the petals brown overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sun are enough for abundant flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, pathway, balcony — avoid east-facing positions, where the morning sun can scorch frost-damaged flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and moist — planting compost mixed with sand, without excess lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe zigzag framework only becomes noticeable once the leaves have fallen: this tree is at its most graphic in winter, set against a light wall or open sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowering cherry needs a moist but never waterlogged substrate, as its roots are sensitive to waterlogging. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-drained substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is essential in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from April to September — twice a week in summer, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid whenever possible — the zigzag framework is natural, and pruning destroys it. Remove only dead wood in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they compromise the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePrunus heal poorly and are susceptible to disease through pruning wounds: the less you cut them, the better they thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tree to appreciate up close: the fine branches and delicate flowers call for a prominent position on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003epatio\u003c\/a\u003e rather than at the back of a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Japanese-inspired spring display,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — two white March blooms on bare wood, one star-shaped and the other in small cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring interest to winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage provides a backdrop for the bare framework of the Prunus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the flowering season,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003edwarf lilac 'Palibin'\u003c\/a\u003e — the Prunus flowers in March, and the lilac takes over in May.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate moist and complements the tree's natural style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLit from the side in winter, the tree projects the angular pattern of its framework onto the wall: it is one of the few patio shrubs that is just as interesting without leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not prune it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the zigzag framework that gives this cultivar its appeal is natural. Every cut straightens it and makes the silhouette less distinctive. Only dead wood should be removed, in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not place it facing east:\u003c\/strong\u003e a March night frost followed by morning sun can turn the flowers brown within a few hours. A west- or south-facing position gives the petals time to thaw gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the substrate moist in summer:\u003c\/strong\u003e potted Prunus quickly suffer from drought and lose their leaves prematurely, eliminating the autumn colors. Mulching helps limit evaporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus incisa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Koujou-no-mai'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Fuji cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountains of Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, zigzag branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the growing season, substrate kept moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, pruning not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, small toothed soft green leaves, orange and red in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, small pinkish-white cup-shaped flowers, before the foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, with stones and leaves containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japandi \/ Graphic \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: the trunk height, branch angles and density of the framework naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104142089,"sku":"51327","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-sur-tige-cerisier-a-fleurs-nain-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3994742.jpg?v=1788726978"},{"product_id":"rosmarinus-prostratus-sur-tige","title":"Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' standard (Trailing rosemary) — H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"rosmarinus-prostratus\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💧 Cascading branches • 🌿 Evergreen aromatic foliage • 🎋 Trained as a standard • 💜 Bee-friendly blue-violet flowers • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -8 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is trailing rosemary, whose flexible branches cascade down instead of growing upright. Trained as a standard, it forms a cascade of aromatic foliage suspended at the top of a clear trunk. A cultivar from the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings a sense of movement to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e that few species can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts main difference from classic rosemary lies entirely in this habit: while the typical species raises its stems upwards, 'Prostratus' lets them trail down 40 to 60 cm. Trained as a standard, the effect becomes spectacular — a plant fountain flowing from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-romarin\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich rosemary should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary comes in two very different habits, both trained as standards:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Prostratus' standard\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — cascading, trailing branches (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular effect, for a raised pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003eRosmarinus officinalis standard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, upright crown (2 sizes, from H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm to H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The classic habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is a full-sun plant, and the intensity of its aroma depends directly on it. The more light it receives, the more concentrated its essential oils become and the more abundant its flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, south-facing balcony, low wall, entrance — choose an elevated position to let the branches cascade down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -8 °C — slightly less hardy than upright rosemary, and should be protected in the event of prolonged frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained and rather poor — Mediterranean potting soil mixed with sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe cascading habit is only visible when the plant is elevated: placed on the ground, the cascade spreads out and loses all its effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary tolerates drought remarkably well once established, but remains highly sensitive to excess water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the essential prerequisite, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the substrate dry out between waterings, once or twice a week in summer and much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom, and a saucer emptied regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e shorten the longest stems after flowering to prevent them from becoming bare at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly pick the tips of the stems, which encourages branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e very little — overly rich soil encourages foliage at the expense of aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNever prune into bare old wood: rosemary will not regrow from a leafless branch, and the cut leaves a permanent gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading foliage creates movement that few Mediterranean plants can produce. On a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it softens the straight lines of planters and low walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a rosemary duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003estandard upright rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — same species, two contrasting forms side by side, one growing upward and the other cascading down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a southern composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the rosemary's gray-green needles echo the olive tree's silvery leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the blue flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003e'Hidcote Blue' lavender \u003c\/a\u003eat its base — same exposure, same watering, two successive nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e container drains moisture better than a glazed pot and lets the stems cascade freely over its sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced along the edge of a low wall or in a raised planter, 'Prostratus' lets its branches spill over 40 to 60 cm as the seasons progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise it to showcase the cascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main appeal of 'Prostratus' lies in its trailing branches. On a low wall, a raised planter, or a terrace console table, the effect is immediate; placed on the ground, it disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize drainage over watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosemary dislikes stagnant moisture far more than it fears drought. A layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot and a sandy substrate are better than any watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShorten the longest branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e left unchecked, they become bare at the base and the cascade becomes sparse. Pruning after flowering, always within the green foliage, helps maintain density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prostratus' (syn. \u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping rosemary, trailing rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean Basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, trailing branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm from the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the substrate to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -8 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, annual pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, aromatic gray-green needles on flexible branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-violet in spring, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves can be used fresh or dried all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Aromatic \/ Urban balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the length of the branches, and the abundance of flowering naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104174857,"sku":"51331","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/rosmarinus-officinalis-prostratus-sur-tige-romarin-retombant-h70-90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-5270930.jpg?v=1788726978"},{"product_id":"syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige","title":"Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' standard (Dwarf lilac) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"syringa-palibin\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Very fragrant mauve panicles • 🌿 Non-suckering dwarf lilac • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -30 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyringa meyeri 'Palibin'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dwarf lilac that opens mauve-lilac panicles in May, with a distinctive fragrance as intense as that of the common lilac. Native to \u003cstrong\u003enorthern China\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most fragrant of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts special quality is that it corrects the common lilac's drawbacks: it reaches only 1.50 meters instead of 4 to 6, does not sucker, and resists powdery mildew, which whitens the foliage of classic varieties every summer. This makes it suitable for growing in a pot on a balcony, where an ordinary lilac quickly becomes unmanageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lilac requires full sun to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows well but flowering becomes sparser year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day, which is essential for dense flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, walkway, balcony — near a passageway so you can enjoy its fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C — it is one of the most cold-resistant shrubs in the catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather alkaline — the lilac is one of the few shrubs that prefers alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnlike magnolia or hydrangea, the lilac appreciates alkaline soil: there is no need to seek out soft water or acidic substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lilac tolerates drought well once established but remains sensitive to standing water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-drained substrate\u003c\/a\u003e solves the problem, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot size, and very sparingly once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e just after flowering, in June — the lilac forms its buds in summer for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off as soon as they dry, preventing the shrub from producing seeds and encouraging the next flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Palibin' sometimes flowers again in September, with a more discreet second bloom, provided the May flowers were cut off as soon as they faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance is this plant's main appeal: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003epatio\u003c\/a\u003e or near a door, it spreads widely for three weeks in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous spring color,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-susan-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia 'Susan'\u003c\/a\u003e — the magnolia flowers in April-May, and the lilac takes over straight afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill the winter gap,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage holds the space from November to March, when the lilac is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fragrant duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003estandard rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e — two very different fragrances, one floral and fleeting, the other aromatic and lasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e is a perfect choice, as the lilac has no acidity requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe cut panicles last a week in a vase and scent an entire room: it is one of the few patio shrubs that also provides cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune immediately after flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e the lilac forms its buds from July for the following year. Autumn or spring pruning removes all upcoming flowers. June is the only suitable window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut off spent flowers as soon as they dry:\u003c\/strong\u003e if left in place, they encourage the shrub to produce seeds at the expense of the following year's buds. This is the step that doubles flowering from one year to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not try to acidify the substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e unlike most flowering shrubs, the lilac prefers alkaline soil. Ericaceous compost and rainwater are unnecessary, or even counterproductive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSyringa meyeri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Palibin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Korean dwarf lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e northern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, clear trunk and compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 1.50 meters, compared with 4 to 6 m for a common lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, prune immediately after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, small oval deep-green leaves, resistant to powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e May, very fragrant mauve-lilac panicles, possible repeat flowering in September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Classic \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: trunk height, crown density and the number of panicles naturally vary according to the plant's age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104240393,"sku":"51333","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige-lilas-nain-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-9417739.jpg?v=1788726978"},{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' standard (Variegated spindle tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"euonymus-emerald-gaiety\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Green foliage edged in white • 🌸 Pinkish hues in winter • 🌿 Evergreen all year round • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/strong\u003e has small, deep green leaves broadly edged in creamy white, which take on pinkish hues as soon as the first cold weather arrives. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e whose foliage changes color with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is this change: while most evergreens retain the same color throughout the year, 'Emerald Gaiety' turns pink in winter and then regains its bright white colouring in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-euonymus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Euonymus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree cultivars trained on a stem, with very different variegation patterns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — green leaves edged in creamy white, with pinkish hues in winter. The brightest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves edged in golden yellow, with red hues in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The warmest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — irregular creamy-white marbling, with almost white young shoots (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus tolerates a very wide range of exposures, but the variegation is more pronounced in the sun. In the shade, the white gradually turns green and the contrast softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — it even tolerates full shade, with less pronounced variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony, courtyard — including poorly lit corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained — Euonymus adapts to almost any growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe pinkish winter hues are all the more pronounced when the plant is exposed to the cold: this is an evergreen that benefits from staying outdoors all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalog. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient for growing it in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot size, and much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice a year, in May and September — Euonymus responds very well to pruning and regrows from old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove those that grow back entirely green, as they are more vigorous and eventually dominate the variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply shrub fertilizer once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA branch that reverts, meaning it loses its variegation and grows back entirely green, must be cut at its base: if left in place, it will take over within one season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white variegation brightens a dark corner of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e all year round, where blooms last only a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of Euonymus,\u003c\/strong\u003e line it up with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same growth habit, with three variegations that complement one another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor foliage contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003e'Etna' cherry laurel \u003c\/a\u003enext to it — the solid deep green makes the white variegation stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works year-round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo make up for a deciduous plant,\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — the Euonymus fills the space in winter, while the magnolia takes over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a dark wall or an evergreen hedge, the white leaf margins clearly outline the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back branches that revert entirely to green:\u003c\/strong\u003e shoots that have lost their variegation are more vigorous than the others and take over within one season. Cutting them at the base as soon as they appear preserves the cultivar's character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune without hesitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euonymus regrows perfectly from old wood. Two light trims per year, in May and September, keep the crown neat without risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it outdoors in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pinkish hues of the foliage are triggered by the cold. A plant brought indoors or sheltered remains green and white, without this seasonal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated spindle tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celastraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, with a dense, prunable crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, tolerates shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the soil to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, two trims per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small deep-green leaves edged in creamy white, with pinkish hues in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested; fruits and leaves are affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Bright \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and width of the white margin naturally vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111318281,"sku":"48977","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige-fusain-panache-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-2282683.jpg?v=1788893778"},{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' standard (White-variegated spindle tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"euonymus-harlequin\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎭 Irregular white marbling • 🤍 Almost entirely white young shoots • 🌿 Evergreen all year round • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out with its splashed variegation: the creamy white is not limited to an edge but irregularly spreads across the leaf blade, with each leaf creating a different pattern. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the lightest-colored of the evergreen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its young shoots: they emerge almost entirely white, then become marbled with green as they grow. The crown therefore always displays two layers, pale tips and a greener center, giving it depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-euonymus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich standard Euonymus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree cultivars trained on a stem, with very different variegation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — irregular creamy-white marbling, almost white young shoots. The most contrasting version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green edged with creamy white, pinkish highlights in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green edged with golden yellow, red tones in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The warmest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high proportion of white makes this cultivar less vigorous than other euonymus: areas without chlorophyll do not participate in photosynthesis. Good light is therefore more important here than elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — choose a bright position, as the white variegation limits growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony — particularly effective in a dark corner that it brightens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained — Euonymus adapts to almost all substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the slowest-growing of the three euonymuses in the catalog: its broad white areas naturally reduce its vigor, which also limits the need for pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalog. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient for growing it in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave water standing in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e once a year in May is sufficient, as growth is slower than in other euonymuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove those that return entirely green, as they are much more vigorous and quickly overtake the variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for shrubs once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other euonymuses: monitoring green shoots is especially important here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the lightest of the evergreens in the catalog: on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it creates an almost white mass that brightens a dark corner all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of Euonymus,\u003c\/strong\u003e line it up with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same growth habit, with three complementary variegations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor maximum contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003e'Etna' cherry laurel \u003c\/a\u003enext to it — the solid deep green makes the marbled white stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a light duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e — marbled white and blue-gray create an unusual cool palette outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works all year round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn front of a dark wall or an evergreen hedge, the white marbling creates a bright effect that no flowering can replace in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a close eye on green shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Harlequin' reverts more easily than other spindle trees. A branch that has reverted entirely to green is much more vigorous than the rest and can dominate the crown within one season if it is not cut at its base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it in a bright position:\u003c\/strong\u003e its broad white areas do not produce energy. Unlike classic spindle trees, it genuinely suffers in a position that is too dark, where its growth almost stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune sparingly:\u003c\/strong\u003e its slow growth means that one annual pruning, in May, is sufficient. Cutting it back more heavily weakens it without improving its shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Harlequin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White variegated spindle tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celastraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 1.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, a bright position recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, one pruning per year is sufficient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small leaves marbled with creamy white, young shoots almost entirely white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested; fruits and leaves are affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Bright \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the distribution of white and green differs on every leaf and from one plant to another, with no marbling pattern being reproducible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111351049,"sku":"48981","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige-fusain-panache-blanc-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8225264.jpg?v=1788893777"},{"product_id":"ficus-carica-brown-turkey-sur-tige","title":"Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' standard (Hardy fig tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"brown-turkey-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🍇 Edible brown-purple figs • ❄️ The hardiest fig tree • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • 🍂 Deciduous foliage • 🌿 Two possible harvests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most widely grown fig tree in Northern Europe, trained here as a standard with a single trunk and a spreading crown of large lobed leaves. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin and Asia Minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most cold-hardy of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fruitiers-aromatiques\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its cold resistance: 'Brown Turkey' withstands temperatures down to -15 °C, 3 to 5 °C lower than most cultivars. This explains its dominance in the gardens of northern Europe, where classic Mediterranean varieties do not survive the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-figuier\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich fig tree should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog brings together several cultivars and two training forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Brown Turkey' standard tree\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — the hardiest, brown-purple figs (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). For the coldest regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy-sur-tige\"\u003e'Little Miss Figgy' standard tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dwarf cultivar trained as a standard, purple figs (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). For small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-brown-turkey-15cm-40cm\"\u003e'Brown Turkey' bush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same cultivar in its natural form (H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The most affordable format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-precose-de-dalmatie-15cm-40cm\"\u003e'Précoce de Dalmatie'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest from June–July, dark purple figs (H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The earliest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-panachee-15cm-40cm\"\u003e'Panaché'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — yellow-and-green-striped figs (H40 cm | Pot Ø15 cm). The most original variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fig tree needs full sun for its fruit to ripen. In the shade, the tree grows, but the figs remain green and hard, never reaching maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day is essential for fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, exposed wall, patio — heat reflected by a wall accelerates ripening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — the fig tree loses its leaves in winter and regrows in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining and rather calcareous — potting soil mixed with coarse sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe fig tree is deciduous: its leaves turn yellow and fall in November, leaving the trunk and branches bare until April. This is the normal cycle, not a symptom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA potted fig tree uses a lot of water during fruiting, far more than in the ground, where its roots can reach deep. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e remains essential, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from April to September — two to three times a week in summer, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February–March, before bud break — the fig tree fruits on the previous year's wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically remove shoots that emerge from the base and trunk, as they drain the tree's energy and ruin its standard shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e use fruit tree fertilizer twice a month from May to August, while the fruits are developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Brown Turkey' can produce two harvests a year in mild climates: a first in June on the previous year's wood, and a second in September on the current year's shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large lobed leaves create a highly graphic dappled shade on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, and the tree becomes a visual focal point as well as a fruit producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony orchard,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/citrus-lemon-22cm-80cm\"\u003elemon tree\u003c\/a\u003e — two Mediterranean fruit trees, one deciduous and the other evergreen, that take turns through the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo make up for the bare period,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — its evergreen foliage fills the space from November to April, when the fig tree is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of fig trees,\u003c\/strong\u003e add the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-carica-little-miss-figgy-sur-tige\"\u003e'Little Miss Figgy' standard\u003c\/a\u003e — two cultivars with figs in different colors and staggered harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural-fiber container\u003c\/a\u003e complements the Mediterranean style and lets the roots breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced against a light-colored south-facing wall, the fig tree benefits from reflected heat at night, bringing the harvest forward by two to three weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever prune after bud break:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fig tree fruits on the previous year's wood. Late spring pruning removes the figs before they even form. February–March is the only suitable period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove suckers from the base as soon as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fig tree produces many suckers. Each sucker left in place draws on the tree's reserves and gradually turns its standard form back into a bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not water at the beginning of ripening:\u003c\/strong\u003e excess water when the figs swell makes them split and dilutes their sugar. Reduce watering fifteen days before harvest to concentrate the flavors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy fig tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean Basin and Asia Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a standard, with a single trunk and spreading crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 meters in a pot with annual pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during the season, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained and rather calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C, the hardiest of fig trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous, pruning in February recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, large deep-green lobed leaves, dropping in November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e edible brown-purple figs, one to two harvests per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e edible fruit, foliage sap irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Urban vegetable garden \/ Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown spread, and number of fruits naturally vary according to age and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111383817,"sku":"48983","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-carica-brown-turkey-sur-tige-figuier-rustique-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-9539037.jpg?v=1788644118"},{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold' standard (Golden spindle tree) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"euonymus-emerald-gold\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💛 Green foliage edged in golden yellow • 🍂 Red tones in winter • 🌿 Evergreen all year round • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e has small, deep green leaves broadly edged in golden yellow, turning copper-red with the first cold weather. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the warmest-toned of the evergreen \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the extent of its seasonal change: the green-and-gold contrast of the warmer months gives way to copper-red tones in winter, before returning in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-euonymus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Euonymus standard should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree cultivars trained as standards, with very different variegation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — green leaves edged in golden yellow, with red tones in winter. The warmest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — green leaves edged in creamy white, with pinkish highlights in winter (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — irregular creamy-white marbling, with almost white young shoots (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus tolerates a very wide range of exposures, but its variegation is more pronounced in the sun. In the shade, the yellow gradually turns green and the contrast softens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — it even tolerates full shade, with less pronounced variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, path, balcony, courtyard — including poorly lit corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained — Euonymus adapts to almost any growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe red winter tones are all the more pronounced when the plant is exposed to the cold: this is an evergreen that benefits from staying outdoors all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuonymus is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalog. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is all it needs to grow in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot volume, and greatly reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice a year, in May and September — Euonymus tolerates pruning very well and regrows from old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen shoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove those that grow back entirely green, as they are more vigorous and eventually dominate the variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for shrubs once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA branch that reverts, meaning it loses its variegation and grows back entirely green, should be cut at its base: if left in place, it will take over within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold of its variegation warms up a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e all year round, and takes on an extra dimension in winter when the red appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of Euonymus,\u003c\/strong\u003e line it up with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-gaiety-sur-tige\"\u003e'Emerald Gaiety'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Harlequin'\u003c\/a\u003e — the same habit, with three complementary variegations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of golden plants,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma\"\u003eGoldcrest Wilma cypress\u003c\/a\u003e with golden foliage next to it — two warm-toned evergreens, one conical and the other crown-shaped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bold contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue-gray of the eucalyptus and the gold of the spindle tree contrast directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — the symmetry works all year round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAgainst a dark wall, the golden edge of the leaves catches the light and clearly outlines the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back branches that revert to solid green:\u003c\/strong\u003e shoots that have lost their variegation are more vigorous than the others and take over within a season. Cutting them at the base as soon as they appear preserves the cultivar's character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune without hesitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euonymus regrows perfectly from old wood. Two light trims per year, in May and September, keep the crown neat without risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it outside in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e the foliage's copper-red hues are triggered by the cold. A plant brought indoors or sheltered will remain green and gold, without this seasonal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald 'n' Gold'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden spindle tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Celastraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, with a dense, prunable crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 to 2 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, tolerates shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let the substrate dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, two prunings per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, small deep green leaves edged in golden yellow, copper-red hues in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested; fruits and leaves are affected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Colorful \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: trunk height, crown density, and the width of the golden margin naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111416585,"sku":"48979","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/euonymus-fortunei-emerald-n-gold-sur-tige-fusain-dore-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-1127786.jpg?v=1788893779"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon® standard (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-blue-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Large semi-double lavender-blue flowers • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Blue Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large lavender-blue flowers whose centers bear a crown of fine petals, forming the characteristic central pompom of the Chiffon® series. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the althea is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its flowering period: from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished flowering. Magnolias, lilacs, and Ceanothus have long since finished when the althea begins to open its first buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, as standards or in bush form:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — semi-double lavender-blue. The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light mauve with a deeper center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vivid version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white with a striped pink center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHibiscus requires full sun and warmth to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, path — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — the althea loses its leaves in winter and starts growing again late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe althea breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe althea produces its flowers on new wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e supports this production, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, cut back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk; they spoil the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: the faded flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the flowering that saves a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we enjoy the outdoors most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac \u003c\/a\u003e— the lilac blooms in May, and the althea takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten up winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003enext to it — its foliage and berries keep the space lively while the althea is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a duo of blues,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ceanothus-impressus-victoria-sur-tige\"\u003eCeanothus 'Victoria'\u003c\/a\u003e — two staggered blue blooms, in May and then in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cool during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly so: it produces virtually no seeds, which prevents the self-seeding typical of classic altheas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune firmly in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting back the previous year's shoots to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about late leaf emergence:\u003c\/strong\u003e rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to start growing again, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously in full bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires a lot of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e Blue Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, February pruning essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late leaf emergence in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large semi-double lavender-blue flowers with pompom-like centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the abundance of flowering naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111449353,"sku":"48985","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-6779510.jpg?v=1788893778"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Lavender Chiffon® standard (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-lavender-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Large pale mauve semi-double flowers • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • 🌳 Trained on a stem • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Lavender Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large pale mauve flowers whose centers bear a crown of slightly deeper, slender petals, forming the characteristic central pom-pom of the Chiffon® series. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the althea is one of the few shrubs to bloom in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the timing of its flowering: from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished blooming. Magnolias, lilacs, and Ceanothus have long since finished flowering when the althea begins to open its first buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, as standards or in bush form:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — pale mauve with a deeper center. The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender blue (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vibrant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white with a pink-striped center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto a single stem (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe althea needs full sun and warmth to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — the rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and starts growing again late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil mixed with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rose of Sharon leafs out late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rose of Sharon produces its flowers on new wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e supports this growth, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, cut back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: the faded flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the flowering that saves a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we make the most of being outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac \u003c\/a\u003e— the lilac flowers in May, then the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten up winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003enext to it — its foliage and berries keep the space lively when the rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a mauve color scheme,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e — two Rose of Sharon plants in similar but distinct shades that flower at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cool during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly so: it produces virtually no seeds, preventing spontaneous seedlings from classic Rose of Sharon plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune firmly in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon flowers on the current year's wood. Cutting back the previous year's shoots to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't be alarmed by late budding:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to start growing again, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously during full flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires a lot of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e Lavender Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late budding in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large semi-double light mauve flowers with pompom centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: trunk height, crown density, and abundance of flowering naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111482121,"sku":"48987","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8915068.jpg?v=1789058720"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon® standard (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-magenta-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌺 Large semi-double magenta-pink flowers • 🌸 Flowers from July to September • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Magenta Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large deep magenta-pink flowers whose centers feature a crown of fine petals, forming the characteristic central pompom of the Chiffon® series. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the althea is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is the intensity of its color: it is the brightest of the eight altheas in the catalog, a vivid pink that stands out from a distance, while the series' pastel shades blend into the foliage. It flowers from July to September, when nearly all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, as standards or bushes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — intense magenta pink. The most vibrant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender-blue flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light mauve with a deeper-colored center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white with a striped pink center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto a single stem (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful of the bushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe althea needs full sun and warmth to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and regrows late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon produces its flowers on the current year's wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e supports this production, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during full bloom, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, cutting back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the shoots that appear along the trunk; they spoil the standard-tree shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts just one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: the faded flowers drop off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the flowering that saves a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we make the most of being outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac \u003c\/a\u003e— the lilac flowers in May, and the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — magenta and lavender blue contrast sharply, and they flower at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo brighten up winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003e— its foliage and berries fill the space when the Rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cool during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly so: it produces virtually no seeds, preventing the spontaneous seedlings common with classic Rose of Sharon varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune firmly in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting back the previous year's shoots to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about late leafing:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to come back into growth, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously during peak flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires plenty of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e Magenta Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late leafing in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large semi-double magenta-pink flowers with pompom centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the abundance of the blooms naturally vary depending on its exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111514889,"sku":"48989","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-3734218.jpg?v=1789058720"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon® standard (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-starburst-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e⭐ White flowers with pink rays • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Starburst Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large white flowers crossed by dark pink rays radiating from the center, around a central pompom of fine petals. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, althea is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is this two-tone pattern: each flower has a pink star on a white background, the motif that gave the cultivar its name. It is the most graphic of the eight altheas in the catalog, and its flowering lasts from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, as standards or in bush form:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — white with pink rays radiating from the center. The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender-blue (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light mauve with a deeper center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The brightest version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, bush form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthea needs full sun and heat to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and regrows late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon produces its flowers on the current year's wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e supports this production, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, cutting back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: spent flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the flowering that saves a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer, when everything else has finished blooming and we spend the most time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003edwarf lilac 'Palibin'\u003c\/a\u003e — the lilac blooms in May, and the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a two-tone pairing,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — the vibrant pink of one echoes the other's rays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill the winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003e— its foliage and berries fill the space while the Rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the substrate cool during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly sterile: it produces virtually no seeds, preventing self-seeding from classic Rose of Sharon varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune firmly in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting back the previous year's shoots to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't be alarmed by late bud break:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to resume growth, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously at the height of flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires plenty of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e Starburst Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late bud break in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large white flowers with dark pink rays and a pompom-like center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the density of the crown, and the spread of the pink rays naturally vary from one flower to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111547657,"sku":"48991","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8620609.jpg?v=1789058719"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus Tricolour standard (Tricolor rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-tricolour\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🎨 Lavender-blue, magenta pink, and pinkish white • ❤️ Red blotch at the center of each flower • 🌳 Three grafted cultivars • 🌸 Flowering from July to September • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus Tricolour\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together three cultivars grafted onto a single trunk: the same tree simultaneously bears \u003cstrong\u003elavender-blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emagenta pink\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epinkish white\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers, each on its own branches. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, the althea is one of the few shrubs to bloom in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe three varieties share the same form: large, single flowers with five widely open petals, marked at the center by a carmine-red blotch from which dark veins radiate, surrounding a prominent column of cream stamens. Their flowering period runs from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"trois-couleurs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe three blooms of this tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach graft bears a distinct cultivar, recognizable by its color:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender-blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft blue petals with a purple blotch at the center. The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagenta pink\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink petals with darker veins and a carmine-red blotch. The most vibrant of the three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinkish white\u003c\/strong\u003e — white petals washed with pink, with a broad, highly radiating red blotch. The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, as standards or shrubs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTricolour\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — three grafted cultivars on a single stem, with single flowers featuring red blotches. The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender-blue flowers with a pompom-like center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double light mauve flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double magenta pink flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vibrant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white with pink rays (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pure white, semi-double flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, in shrub form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, in shrub form (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rose of Sharon needs full sun and warmth to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, pathway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — the rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and regrows late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe rose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant grafted with three cultivars requires particular attention to balance: the three varieties do not grow at exactly the same rate. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e supports flowering, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, balancing the three parts — prune the most vigorous variety more heavily so that all three remain visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e be sure to remove shoots that emerge below the graft points; they belong to the rootstock and choke out the three cultivars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: the spent flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single plant is enough to enliven a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e in midsummer: three colors on the same tree take the place of three separate plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a unique focal point,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it on its own in an open spot, in a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural-fiber container\u003c\/a\u003e — this is a tree to admire, not a component of an arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac \u003c\/a\u003e— the lilac flowers in May, and the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add interest in winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003ebeside it — its foliage and berries fill the space when the rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a neutral backdrop,\u003c\/strong\u003e complement it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige\"\u003e'Etna' cherry laurel \u003c\/a\u003e— its uniform deep green leaves leave all the room for the three colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThis is a gift that makes a lasting impression: three different blooms on the same tree are always a delightful surprise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalance pruning between the three varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the three is always more vigorous and will eventually dominate if pruned uniformly. Pruning the strongest section back more severely each February keeps all three colors visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove any shoots growing below the grafts:\u003c\/strong\u003e these shoots belong to the rootstock, not the cultivars. Very vigorous, they will smother the three varieties within one or two seasons if left in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't be alarmed by the late bud break:\u003c\/strong\u003e the rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to start growing again, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; scratching the bark to check for green underneath is enough to reassure you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e, three grafted cultivars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tricolor rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, three cultivars grafted onto the same trunk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.5 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, balancing pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late bud break in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large single flowers with five petals and a red blotch, in lavender blue, magenta pink, and pinkish white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, specific balancing pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Colorful \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the distribution of the three cultivars in the crown and their respective vigor vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111580425,"sku":"48993","price":69.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige-althea-tricolore-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-7517400.jpg?v=1789058722"},{"product_id":"hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige","title":"Hibiscus syriacus White Chiffon® standard (Rose of Sharon) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"hibiscus-white-chiffon\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Large pure white semi-double flowers • 🌸 Flowers from July to September • 🌳 Grown as a standard • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C • 🍂 Deciduous foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHibiscus syriacus White Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e opens large, pure white flowers with no eye at the center, surrounding a central pom-pom of fine petals characteristic of the Chiffon® series. Native to \u003cstrong\u003eEastern Asia\u003c\/strong\u003e, althea is one of the few shrubs to flower in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is this purity: most white altheas have a red or purple eye at the base of the petals, which is absent here. It is the most refined of the eight altheas in the catalog, and its flowering lasts from July to September, when almost all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-hibiscus\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich hibiscus should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight altheas in the catalog, grown as standards or shrubs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Chiffon®\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — pure white without an eye. The most refined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-blue-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eBlue Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — semi-double lavender-blue flowers (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The rarest shade among altheas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-lavender-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eLavender Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — light mauve with a deeper center (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The softest shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense magenta pink (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most vibrant version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-starburst-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eStarburst Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — white with pink rays (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most contrasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-tricolour-sur-tige\"\u003eTricolour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — three cultivars grafted onto a single plant (H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-hamabo\"\u003eHamabo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — very pale pink with a purple center, grown as a shrub (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The softest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-woodbridge-althea-rose\"\u003eWoodbridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep pink with a red center, grown as a shrub (H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm). The most colorful shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthea requires full sun and heat to flower abundantly. In partial shade, the shrub grows but produces few buds, and flowering remains sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day; this is essential for flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, south-facing balcony, entrance, walkway — sheltered from strong winds that damage the large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C — rose of Sharon loses its leaves in winter and regrows late in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-draining — planting soil amended with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eRose of Sharon breaks dormancy late, often in May: branches that are still bare in April do not mean the plant is dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRose of Sharon produces its flowers on new wood, which makes all the difference compared with spring-flowering shrubs: pruning is done at the end of winter and directly stimulates flowering. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003erich, well-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e supports this growth, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it gets worse\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly from May to September — two to three times a week during peak flowering, greatly reduced once the leaves have fallen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e in February-March, cut back the previous year's shoots — the harder the pruning, the larger the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for flowering shrubs, twice a month from May to August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach flower lasts only one day, but the shrub continuously produces new ones for two to three months: spent flowers fall off on their own, without intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure white is the safest choice for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e: it works with every furniture color and makes neighboring foliage stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor continuous flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/syringa-meyeri-palibin-sur-tige\"\u003e'Palibin' dwarf lilac \u003c\/a\u003e— the lilac blooms in May, and the rose of Sharon takes over from July to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor color contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hibiscus-syriacus-magenta-chiffon-sur-tige\"\u003eMagenta Chiffon®\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — white and bright pink create a striking contrast, blooming at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo add interest in winter,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige\"\u003e'Blue Maid' holly \u003c\/a\u003e— its foliage and berries fill the space when the Rose of Sharon is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a container made of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the growing medium cool during the flowering period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe Chiffon® series is sterile or nearly so: it produces practically no seeds, preventing the self-seeding common with classic Rose of Sharon varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune hard in February-March:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon flowers on new wood. Cutting the previous year's shoots back to two or three buds produces fewer but noticeably larger flowers and keeps the crown compact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about late leaf-out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon is one of the last shrubs to come back into growth, often in May. Bare branches in April are normal; simply scratch the bark to check for green underneath for reassurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater generously during peak flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e producing flowers continuously for three months requires plenty of water. Water stress in July causes the buds to drop before they open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHibiscus syriacus\u003c\/em\u003e White Chiffon®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose of Sharon, shrub althea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malvaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, rounded crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular during flowering, greatly reduced in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, pruning in February essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e deciduous, medium-green lobed leaves, late leaf-out in May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to September, large pure white semi-double flowers with pompom-like centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Romantic \/ Minimalist \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density, and abundance of blooms naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111613193,"sku":"48995","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/hibiscus-syriacus-white-chiffon-sur-tige-althea-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-6533015.jpg?v=1789058721"},{"product_id":"ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige","title":"Ilex meserveae 'Blue Maid' standard (Blue holly) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ilex-blue-maid\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🔴 Red berries all winter • 🌿 Evergreen blue-green foliage • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -25 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIlex meserveae 'Blue Maid'\u003c\/strong\u003e has dark green evergreen foliage with bluish hues on purple branches, and is covered in bright red berries from November to March. A hybrid developed in the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e from Asian species, it is the only one of our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e whose decorative peak occurs in the middle of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eWhen fig trees and magnolias are bare and the blooms have disappeared, 'Blue Maid' is at its peak, covered in scarlet berries against dark foliage. It is also one of the most cold-resistant shrubs in the catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolly tolerates sun as well as partial shade, but fruiting is noticeably more abundant in a bright position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — 4 hours of direct sun is enough; more encourages berry production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, walkway, balcony — visible from indoors so you can enjoy the berries in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C — no protection required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic — holly does not tolerate highly chalky soils well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e'Blue Maid' is a female cultivar: it only produces berries if pollinated. A male holly nearby is sufficient, as pollination is carried out by bees over several dozen meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolly requires a moist but well-drained substrate and does not tolerate extremes well. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ebalanced substrate\u003c\/a\u003e works well in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular — the substrate should remain moist from April to September, without ever becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e light pruning in February–March, before flowering — summer pruning removes the following winter's berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they spoil the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for ericaceous shrubs, once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eBerries form on the previous year's wood: any pruning after spring sacrifices winter fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the plant that brings a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003epatio\u003c\/a\u003e to life in winter: dark foliage, purple branches and scarlet berries when everything else is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo provide interest all year round,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — the holly carries the winter, while the magnolia takes over from March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a contrast of evergreen foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — airy blue-gray foliage against the holly's dense dark green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — the effect is especially striking in December.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the red color,\u003c\/strong\u003e complement it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/a\u003e — the holly's winter berries echo the spring's red shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA few branches cut in December are enough to create a table decoration: this is the traditional holly of the festive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune only in February–March:\u003c\/strong\u003e berries form on the previous year's wood. Summer or autumn pruning removes all the fruiting for the following winter, which is this plant's main attraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRely on nearby pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Blue Maid' is female and only fruits after pollination. In the city, a male holly in a neighboring garden is usually sufficient, as bees travel several dozen meters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace it within view from indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e its highlight is winter, when we spend less time outside. A holly seen from a living room window is far more useful than one at the back of a patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eIlex × meserveae\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Maid'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue holly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquifoliaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American hybrid, parent species native to East Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, dense and compact crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, with the substrate kept moist during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow, light pruning at the end of winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, dark green spiny leaves with bluish hues on purple branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright red berries from November to March, on a pollinated female plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, with the berries of particular concern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Natural \/ Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEvery plant is unique: trunk height, crown density and berry abundance naturally vary according to age and pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111645961,"sku":"48997","price":56.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ilex-meserveae-blue-maid-sur-tige-houx-bleu-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-4858455.jpg?v=1788893779"},{"product_id":"laurus-nobilis-sur-tige","title":"Laurus nobilis (Bay laurel) standard — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"laurus-nobilis-tige\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌳 Clear trunk and pruned crown • 🌿 Evergreen aromatic foliage • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -5 °C • 🍲 Leaves suitable for cooking • 🐾 Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eLaurus nobilis trained as a standard\u003c\/strong\u003e has a single perfectly clear trunk, topped with a dense crown pruned into a ball. A species native to the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, bay laurel frames an entrance like few \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature lies in the training process: several years in the nursery are needed to clear the trunk, stake it straight, and build the crown. The result is a miniature evergreen tree that retains its silhouette all year round, including in midwinter, when most terrace shrubs lose their leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formes-laurier\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich bay laurel should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel can be grown in two very different forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard-form bay laurel\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — a single clear trunk topped with a crown pruned into a ball. The most architectural form, ideal for framing an entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis\"\u003eBush-form bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — multiple stems emerging from the substrate, forming a dense clump (H35 cm | Pot Ø14 cm). The most productive form for cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBay laurel prefers bright locations but tolerates partial shade, which distinguishes it from most Mediterranean shrubs and allows it to occupy spots where an olive tree would decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — tolerates 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e entrance, front step, terrace, path, exposed balcony — at this height, place it on the ground rather than a table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -5 °C — protect in case of severe, prolonged frosts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, slightly alkaline — potting soil mixed with coarse sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe bamboo stake remains in place during the first year: it keeps the trunk straight while the wood thickens and is removed once the stem is sufficiently rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaurel tolerates drought well once established but remains sensitive to stagnant water, which causes the foliage to turn yellow. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e and an emptied saucer solve the issue, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always gives warning beforehand\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the surface of the substrate dry out between waterings, approximately twice a week in summer for this pot volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave stagnant water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice a year, in May and August, following the sphere — this is what maintains the shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertilizer for Mediterranean plants once a month from April to August only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eLeaves cut during pruning keep perfectly well: laid flat in the shade for two weeks, they retain their aroma for more than a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard form is made for symmetry: two bay laurels on either side of a door or staircase create a structured, timeless effect that no other shrub produces as simply on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical ones on either side of the door, in matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003enatural-fiber containers\u003c\/a\u003e — repetition creates the entire effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eolive tree\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep green of the crown highlights the silvery olive foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of sculpted shapes,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-14cm-60cm\"\u003edouble-ball topiary cypress\u003c\/a\u003e — two Japanese-inspired shapes that complement each other without looking identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo fill out the base,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis\"\u003ebush-form bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e at ground level — the same species, two tiers, and twice as many leaves to harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eAt this height, the crown is at eye level: it is the only bay laurel format that works as a tree rather than a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove shoots from the trunk as soon as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bay laurel constantly tries to regrow from the base. Every shoot left on the trunk gradually destroys the standard form and turns the tree back into a bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune twice a year, in May and August:\u003c\/strong\u003e one annual pruning is not enough to maintain a neat sphere. Two light pruning sessions are better than a severe cut, which creates gaps in the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it from prolonged frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e bay laurel in a pot can occasionally withstand -5 °C, but its roots are much less protected than in the ground. A winter fleece or a bright shelter is sufficient during cold snaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bay laurel, sweet bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lauraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, clear trunk and crown pruned into a ball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the surface of the substrate to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained, slightly calcareous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -5 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow to moderate, prune twice a year to maintain its shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, leathery, deep green lanceolate leaves, reddish young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves can be used fresh or dried\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy, regular pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Classic \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown diameter, and foliage density naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111678729,"sku":"48999","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/laurus-nobilis-laurier-noble-sur-tige-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-4970122.jpg?v=1788644117"},{"product_id":"ligustrum-delavayanum-sur-tige","title":"Ligustrum delavayanum standard (Delavay privet) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ligustrum-delavayanum\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Small deep-green evergreen leaves • ✂️ Excellent topiary specimen • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -15 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLigustrum delavayanum\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eDelavay privet\u003c\/em\u003e, bears small oval, deep-green leaves on dense, flexible branches. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003emountains of southwestern China\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the most versatile of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003eterrace shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its response to pruning: its small leaves and dense branching make it the most widely used topiary specimen after boxwood. Where laurel shows every cut, Ligustrum creates a clean outline and seals its wounds within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivet tolerates a very wide range of light conditions, making it one of the easiest evergreens to place on a terrace or in a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — it even tolerates low-light locations, with slower growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e terrace, entrance, pathway, balcony, inner courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C — it may lose some of its foliage during the harshest winters, then grow back in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining — Ligustrum adapts to almost any growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is semi-evergreen: in very cold climates, it may partially lose its leaves in winter before regrowing them from April onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivet is one of the most tolerant shrubs in the catalog, but its rapid growth calls for regular pruning to maintain its shape. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e is sufficient for growing it in a pot, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot size, greatly reduced in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e two to three times a year, from May to September — Ligustrum regrows quickly and tolerates hard pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they spoil the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub fertilizer once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eUnlike rosemary or Ceanothus, Ligustrum regrows perfectly from old wood: a misshapen crown can be fully restored in a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most versatile evergreen for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e: a neat green mass that holds its shape all year and can be pruned exactly as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works year-round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a trio of clipped forms,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cupressus-goldcrest-wilma-14cm-60cm\"\u003edouble-ball topiary cypress\u003c\/a\u003e — two geometric forms that complement each other, one green and the other golden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor foliage contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e place a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/photinia-fraseri-carre-rouge-sur-tige\"\u003ePhotinia 'Carré Rouge'\u003c\/a\u003e next to it — the privet's solid green highlights the Photinia's red new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo balance a deciduous plant,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the arrangement with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/magnolia-stellata-sur-tige\"\u003eMagnolia stellata\u003c\/a\u003e — the privet fills the space in winter, while the magnolia takes over in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIts flexible branches also take well to training or braiding: it is the species nurseries use for the most complex forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune without hesitation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ligustrum is one of the few shrubs that regrows perfectly from old wood. An unbalanced or sparse crown can be restored in a single season, whereas rosemary or Ceanothus would retain the gap permanently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan for two to three prunings a year:\u003c\/strong\u003e its rapid growth causes it to lose its shape within a few months. Light cuts in May, July and September require less effort than one severe annual pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't worry about partial leaf drop in winter:\u003c\/strong\u003e delavayanum is semi-evergreen. In cold climates, it may become slightly sparse in January and regrow all its foliage by April.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLigustrum delavayanum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delavay privet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oleaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e mountains of southwestern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, dense and prunable crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, tolerates low-light locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the growing medium to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -15 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e rapid, two to three prunings per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e semi-evergreen, small oval deep-green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e small fragrant white flowers in June, removed by topiary pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, especially the berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Graphic \/ Terrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the trunk height, crown density and exact shape naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111711497,"sku":"49001","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ligustrum-delavayanum-sur-tige-troene-de-delavay-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-8459289.jpg?v=1788893780"},{"product_id":"prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige","title":"Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna' standard (Cherry laurel) — H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"prunus-etna\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Glossy deep green evergreen foliage • 🥬 Copper-bronze young shoots • 🌳 Trained as a standard • ☀️ Sun to partial shade • ❄️ Hardy down to -20 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus laurocerasus 'Etna'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem\u003echerry laurel\u003c\/em\u003e, bears large, leathery, highly glossy deep green leaves, with young shoots emerging copper-bronze before turning green. Native to the \u003cstrong\u003eforests of southeastern Europe and Asia Minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is the only one of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mini-arbustes-vivaces-urbaines\"\u003epatio shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e to tolerate full shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts distinctive feature is its evergreen foliage: unlike the magnolias, flowering cherries and fig trees in the same range, cherry laurel keeps its leaves all year round. The 'Etna' cultivar stands out for its coppery young shoots, which appear twice a year, in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry laurel is one of the few evergreen shrubs to thrive equally well in sun and shade. This explains its widespread use in urban hedges, where it fills difficult exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade — even tolerates full shade, with slower growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, entrance, walkway, balcony, courtyard — including poorly lit corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining — cherry laurel adapts to almost all growing media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIt is the most shade-tolerant evergreen in our standard-tree range: where the olive tree and eucalyptus require six hours of sun, this one is content with a shaded corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry laurel tolerates drought well once established but remains sensitive to standing water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining growing medium\u003c\/a\u003e solves the issue, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — once or twice a week in summer for this pot size, much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — never leave standing water in the saucer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e twice a year, in May and September, following the crown — cherry laurel tolerates pruning very well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrub fertilizer once at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePrune with secateurs rather than a hedge trimmer: large leaves cut in half turn brown along the cut edge and remain visible for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a reliable choice for the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003epatio\u003c\/a\u003e: a dense, glossy green mass that lasts all year, without a bare period or particular demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo frame an entrance,\u003c\/strong\u003e place two identical plants on either side of the door, in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003ematching containers\u003c\/a\u003e — symmetry works all year round with an evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo make up for a deciduous plant,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it beside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/prunus-incisa-koujou-no-mai-sur-tige\"\u003edwarf flowering cherry\u003c\/a\u003e — its foliage fills the space while the Prunus incisa is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor contrast between evergreen foliage,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/eucalyptus-gunnii-azura-sur-tige\"\u003eEucalyptus 'Azura'\u003c\/a\u003e — the eucalyptus's airy blue-gray foliage against the cherry laurel's dense deep green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a Mediterranean trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e complete the arrangement with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/laurus-nobilis-sur-tige\"\u003estandard bay laurel\u003c\/a\u003e — two laurels with similar foliage, one aromatic and the other purely decorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eCherry laurel should not be confused with bay laurel: its leaves are not edible and are toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not confuse it with bay laurel:\u003c\/strong\u003e despite their resemblance and common name, cherry laurel is not edible. Its leaves and stones contain cyanogenic compounds. Only \u003cem\u003eLaurus nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e is edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrune with secateurs, never a hedge trimmer:\u003c\/strong\u003e large leaves cut in half turn brown along the cut edge and disfigure the crown for weeks. Cutting branch by branch takes longer but gives a clean result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose it for difficult locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is the only evergreen in our standard-tree range that tolerates full shade. A north-facing corner of a patio, an interior courtyard or a dark passage suit it where other plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePrunus laurocerasus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Etna'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry laurel, English laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e forests of southeastern Europe and Asia Minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained as a standard, clear trunk and dense crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 2.50 meters in a pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun to partial shade, tolerates full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the growing medium to dry between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, prune twice a year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, large, leathery, glossy deep green leaves, copper-bronze young shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic if ingested, leaves and stones containing cyanogenic compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic \/ Natural \/ Patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: trunk height, crown density and the intensity of the bronze colouring on the young shoots naturally vary from one plant to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278111777033,"sku":"49005","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/prunus-laurocerasus-etna-sur-tige-laurier-cerise-h90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-4718292.jpg?v=1788726977"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/arbustes-sur-tige-photinia-pot-terrasse-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118455","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/standard-shrubs.oembed?page=2","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}