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Creeping Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Pronunciation: gol-THEER-ee-uh pro-KUM-benz
SKU #03779
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms mat only 6 to 12 in. tall, 24 to 36 in. wide.
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Purple |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Ornamental Berries, North American Native, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Purple |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
|---|
History
| History | Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
|---|
Retailers Near You
No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.