A compact bushy red stemmed shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Arching racemes of urn-shaped white, pink-flushed flowers, followed by purple fruit. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Fruits September. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Gaultheria shallon
A compact bushy red stemmed shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Arching racemes of urn-shaped white, pink-flushed flowers, followed by purple fruit.
	
	
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								| Generic | Gaultheria | 
|---|---|
| Species | shallon | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white | 
| Soil | Acidic | 
| Aspect | Partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 1.2m | 
| Family | Ericaceae | 
| Spread | 1.5m | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | May, June | 
| Colour Fruit | purple | 
| 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 | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | 
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