About this product

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Gaultheria procumbens Gaultheria procumbens – an evergreen creeping dwarf shrub with fragrant white-pink flowers and red berries.

An evergreen dwarf ground-covering shrub with fragrant white-pink flowers in June and red berries in autumn. Suits heather gardens, shaded beds, containers and ground cover; a good honey plant.

Sold as a container-grown plant; it can be planted throughout the growing season.

Specifications

Type: Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
Latin name: Gaultheria procumbens
Cultivar: Gaultheria procumbens
Mature height: 20 cm
Width: 30–50 cm
Ripening: Flowers in June, berries ripen September–October
Light: semi-shaded
Winter hardiness: USDA 3–8

Advice from our agronomist

Planting Plant in spring or autumn in part shade in acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil, 30–40 cm apart.

Watering Water regularly so the soil stays evenly moist; prefers soft water.

Pruning No pruning is needed; remove dead shoots in spring if necessary.

Feeding and winter care Feed in spring with a fertiliser for acid-loving plants; mulch with pine needles or bark. Hardy; no special cover is needed.

Codes and attributes

Category	Seasonal plants

Delivery and timing

Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
Dispatched within 2 working days

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