Shrubs

× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' (Sugar Plum Phylliopsis)

x Phylliopsis 'Sugar Plum'

Also known as Sugar Plum Phylliopsis

$7.95
SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones5-7
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' (Sugar Plum Phylliopsis), 'Sugar Plum', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

× Phylliopsis hillieri 'Sugar Plum' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
x Phylliopsis 'Sugar Plum'
Common name
Sugar Plum Phylliopsis
Mature size
8-12 in tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Purple
Foliage color
Red-burgundy

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Keep evenly moist; avoid drying out between waterings. Mulch to maintain soil moisture and acidity. Shelter from drying winds.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
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