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Creeping Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens

Pronunciation: gol-THEER-ee-uh pro-KUM-benz
SKU #03779
3-8

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OVERVIEW
Description Dense creeping groundcover spreading by underground stems. Evergreen, glossy, oval leaves turn reddish at the onset of cold weather. Small flowers are followed by long-lasting scarlet berries.
Light Full shade, Partial shade
Watering Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Summer
Mature Size Moderate growing; forms mat only 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Moderate
STYLE
Landscape Use Ground Cover
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
CARE
Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.