Pachysandra Green – Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen

Pachysandra (Pachysandra ‘Green Sheen’) – Evergreen ground cover for shade

Bring life to the shady areas of your garden with Pachysandra terminalis ‘Green Sheen’, better known as Pachysandra or Japanese spurge. This strong, hardy ground cover forms a dense carpet of glossy, dark green leaves – perfect for under trees, along hedges, or in shady borders.

With a height of only 10–25 cm, this is an ideal plant to fill bare spots in the shade. Moreover, it requires little maintenance and remains beautifully green all year round.

Why choose Pachysandra ‘Green Sheen’?

✔ Evergreen – Retains its glossy leaves even in winter
✔ Ideal for shade – Grows well in (partial) shade and under trees
✔ Low maintenance – Very easy to care for after planting
✔ Weed suppressing – Forms a dense, closed ground cover
✔ Hardy – Tolerates temperatures down to -20°C
✔ Resilient – Tolerates drought well and is disease resistant
✔ Decorative flowering – Small white flowers in April-May

Applications in the garden

Use this low-growing ground cover in areas where grass or other plants struggle to grow. Pachysandra ‘Green Sheen’ is very suitable for:

• Under shrubs and trees

• Shady borders

• Along garden fences or walls

• Large areas where you want to create an evergreen mat

Planting and maintenance

• Location: Partial shade to shade

• Soil: Rich in humus, well-draining

• Water: Water well after planting; then needs little

• Care: Light pruning in spring for compact growth

• Fertilizing: Annually with compost or leaf mold

With Pachysandra ‘Green Sheen’, you choose a strong, evergreen ground cover that transforms shady spots in the garden into well-kept, vibrant areas.