Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Groundcover / Evergreen Shrub
- Germination Time 30-60 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm (barely cover if sowing as seed)
- Plant Spacing 50-100 cm
- Sunlight Partial shade to full shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately rich soil
- Watering Moderate; allow surface to dry slightly between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 12-25°C
- Blooming Time Flowers in spring; berries in autumn-winter on female plants
- Suitable For Shade gardens, woodland gardens, ground cover, containers (as a small shrub)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Tolerates drought once established; avoid waterlogged soils; male/female plants needed for berries
Description
Butcher’s Broom is an evergreen perennial groundcover shrub. It is suitable for shade gardens, woodland gardens, ground cover, and containers as a small shrub, with male and female plants needed for berries. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep (barely cover if sowing as seed) and expect germination in 30-60 days. Space plants 50-100 cm apart in well-drained, moderately rich soil and provide moderate watering, letting the surface dry slightly between waterings. It tolerates drought once established, prefers 12-25°C, and blooms flowers in spring with berries appearing in autumn-winter on female plants.