A compact bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Urn-shaped white, sometimes pink-flushed flowers, followed by white to purple-red fruit. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gaultheria mucronata
A compact bushy shrub with glossy dark green leaves. Urn-shaped white, sometimes pink-flushed flowers, followed by white to purple-red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Gaultheria |
|---|---|
| Species | mucronata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | white, purple, blue |
| Fruits When | September |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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