Aucuba japonica Shilpot Amaryllids although flower buds were killed

although flower buds were killed when winter temperatures dropped below 5 degrees F

untouched by late spring frosts

I'll let you say it

the deer-resistant clump is adorned with dark blue hummingbird feeding flowers

Aucuba japonica Shilpot Amaryllids although flower buds were killedAucuba japonica 'Shilpot', sold under the illegally used tradename, Pepper Pot, has been one of our favorites since we first grew it in 2005. Aucuba 'Shilpot' is a slow growing male clone with glossy green foliage, heavily spotted with tiny yellow spots. For us, our dwarf 8 year old specimens are only 3' tall, so we're guessing it will eventually make 3. 5' tall. Aucuba japonica 'Shilpot' makes a really unique, lovely specimen in the woodland garden.