Carissa Emerald Blanket 6"/1G

🌿 Carissa ‘Emerald Blanket’

Carissa macrocarpa ‘Emerald Blanket’
Tough Groundcover with Glossy Green Foliage
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: South Africa

‘Emerald Blanket’ is a dense, low-growing Natal Plum with shiny green leaves, fragrant white star-shaped flowers, and occasional red fruit. It’s salt-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and ideal for tough, sunny spaces.

🌿 Thick, durable foliage with minimal upkeep
🪴 Great for groundcovers, slopes, borders & coastal landscapes

Plant Info:
• ☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
• 💧 Water: Low once established
• 📏 Size: 12–18" tall x 3–5 ft wide
• 🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through fall (intermittent)
• ⚠️ Note: Fruit is edible, but plant has thorns

💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Use Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend Potting Soil in beds to improve soil quality and support drought resistance in sandy or poor soils.