Jack Frost Ligustrum

With its soft green-and-cream variegated leaves and easygoing nature, the Jack Frost Ligustrum is a graceful addition to porches, patios, or garden paths. This hardy evergreen shrub brings brightness and texture to your outdoor space—and a touch of timeless Southern charm to every season.

Whether you're starting a cottage garden or refreshing your front entry, this ready-to-go plant arrives nestled in a classic ceramic planter—perfect for gifting or keeping for your own green corner of the world.

🌿 A Plant with a Past

Ligustrum, often called "privet," has long been a staple of traditional Southern gardens. Used in hedgerows and formal plantings for generations, it’s known for being both dependable and decorative. Jack Frost is a more refined, modern cultivar—celebrated for its creamy-white leaf edges and compact growth habit. It’s a lovely nod to the past with a fresh new twist.

☀️ Where It Grows Best

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to part shade

• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil, though it’s quite forgiving

• Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 7–10, making it a beautiful fit for Southern gardens

This ligustrum shines in foundation plantings, low hedges, mixed containers, or as a bright accent in borders and beds.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help it establish a strong root system. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

• Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring will help maintain its shape. You can also trim it throughout the growing season if a more formal look is desired.

• Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to encourage healthy foliage and growth.

With its easy care and elegant coloring, the Jack Frost Ligustrum brings a whisper of grace to garden paths, porch pots, and gathering spaces alike. It’s the kind of plant that makes a home feel more like home—just the way it should be.