🌿 Carissa bispinosa ‘Storm’

🌸 Hardy Evergreen Shrub with Year-Round Interest

Carissa bispinosa ‘Storm’ is a tough, evergreen shrub valued for its glossy green foliage, fragrant white flowers, and decorative red berries. Furthermore, its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, borders, and wildlife-friendly gardens. This resilient indigenous plant thrives in a variety of conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established.

✨ Features & Benefits

🌸 Fragrant White Flowers
Produces masses of star-shaped white blooms with a delightful fragrance. In addition, the flowers appear over an extended period.

🍒 Attractive Red Berries
Develops decorative red berries that add seasonal interest and attract birds.

🌿 Dense Evergreen Foliage
Forms a lush, compact shrub that provides year-round structure and privacy.

🦜 Wildlife Friendly
Attracts birds and beneficial pollinators. Therefore, it helps create a vibrant garden ecosystem.

☀️ Heat & Drought Tolerant
Performs well in full sun and withstands dry conditions once established.

🏡 Ideal for Hedging & Screening
Perfect for security hedges, garden borders, and indigenous landscapes. Moreover, its thorny nature provides an added level of protection.

📏 Plant Information

🌱 Botanical Name: Carissa bispinosa ‘Storm’
🪴 Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
📏 Mature Height: 1.5m – 3m
📐 Mature Spread: 1.5m – 2.5m
🌸 Flower Colour: White
🍒 Berry Colour: Red
☀️ Sunlight: Full Sun to Semi-Shade
💧 Watering: Low once established
⚡ Growth Rate: Moderate

🌸 Growing Conditions

☀️ Plant in full sun or partial shade for best results.
🌱 Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to various soil types.
💦 Water regularly during establishment. However, reduce watering once mature.

🌸 Care Guide

✂️ Prune as needed to maintain shape and density. Furthermore, regular trimming promotes a fuller appearance.

🍂 Apply compost annually to encourage healthy growth. As a result, plants remain vigorous and attractive.

💚 Why Choose Carissa ‘Storm’?

✅ Fragrant white flowers
✅ Decorative red berries
✅ Dense evergreen foliage
✅ Excellent screening plant
✅ Indigenous and wildlife friendly
✅ Drought tolerant once established