Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba Size:3 GALLON Merlot has excellent drought resistance

Merlot has excellent drought resistance and tolerates deer

Grows best in rich

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Very short stems sport near black buds that open to fragrant three parted wine colored flowers with dark purple-blue crests in spring

Solar Eclipse Foamy Bells is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with a mounding habit grown for its dramatic basal foliage

Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba Size:3 GALLON Merlot has excellent drought resistanceMr. Goldstrike Aucuba is a striking shade loving evergreen shrub with dark green foliage heavily speckled with bright yellow. As a male cultivar it will not produce berries but can act as a pollinator. The tiny maroon flowers bloom in early spring. Best foliage color in partial sun and rich, moist and well drained soils. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 4 6 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: