Suzette Mountain Pepper

Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette'

Pronunciation: DRY-miss lan-see-oh-LAY-tuh
SKU #42324
7-9

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Fabulous foliage has variegation that ranges from speckles to wide, creamy margins. Contrasts beautifully against attractive purple-red stems. Small yellow flowers bloom in winter. Excellent as a large specimen plant, or planted in rows as a formal or informal hedge. This showy evergreen thrives in mild climates.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9

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Bloom TimeLate winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Multi-Season Interest
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitIrregular
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsWeigela (Weigela); Barberry (Berberis); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina)
Care InstructionsPrefers moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Tolerates brief drought, once established. In zone 7 and 8, a sheltered location is recommended, to protect from cold, harsh winter winds. Prune as needed to shape, ideally just after flowering.
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Bloom TimeLate winter
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Multi-Season Interest
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitIrregular
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsWeigela (Weigela); Barberry (Berberis); Smoke Tree (Cotinus); Japanese Maple (Acer); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Tolerates brief drought, once established. In zone 7 and 8, a sheltered location is recommended, to protect from cold, harsh winter winds. Prune as needed to shape, ideally just after flowering.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.