Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' Green Mat Rush then sends up purple-blue starry

then sends up purple-blue starry flowers in spring–summer

Bright vertical form adds rhythm and repetition in mass plantings

Maintenance: Tip-clip 3–6×/yr to follow the cone

this ultra-tough native brings non-stop flower power and resilience to South Australia's most challenging sites

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' Green Mat Rush then sends up purple-blue starryVariegated Japanese Laurel Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica Variegata Family: Garryaceae Origin: Japan & East Asia Plant Type: Evergreen shrub Overview Aucuba japonica Variegata is a highly valued shade tolerant foliage shrub, ideal for brightening the darker parts of Adelaide gardens. Its glossy green leaves splashed with gold variegation create instant contrast and lushness, even in deep shade where few ornamental shrubs thrive. Slow growing, long