I am wanting to source a green, hard leaved plant called 'Ruscus'. I just love its foliage. I have tried local nurseries only to be told that this plant is commercially grown for florists & difficult to find in nurseries. Doe anyone have this plant growing in their garden or know where I might be able to source it. I'd be grateful of any help. Pic shows stems of Ruscus foliage.
Yes maclad, already done that but to no avail as far as suppliers go.
maclad,
Mar 7, 12:10am
Or Sambucus Both trigger some distant memory. Good luck.
maclad,
Mar 7, 12:29am
So what do you want this plant for. home garden or commercial purposes. I'm pretty sure i can lay my hands on some. May even be able to get some self sown seedlings. Cannot really understand why florists have a monopoly on it as it is very self seeding.
maclad,
Mar 7, 12:36am
Maybe Rucsus aculeatus, common name Butchers Broom, sorry but been a very long time since I knew these things. Call it Alzhiemers.
ruie,
Mar 7, 1:03am
I'm wanting if for our home garden. I love having fresh flowers in the house & I'm always scratching round the garden looking for foliage. I came across this greenery recently in my mum's funeral flowers & asked the florist what it was. It lasts up to 6 weeks in vases so would love to grow some. Would so appreciate your help :)
Yes 4bes, I emailed them a couple of days ago but still waiting for a reply.
piquant,
Mar 7, 10:55pm
It is ruscus hypophyllum (spineless Butcher's Broom) you are after, not aculeatus (spiny Butcher's Broom).
kateley,
Apr 28, 4:51pm
If you've still got those stems in the photo, have a go at using them for cuttings to grow your own plants
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