Redwood™ Creeping Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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| Botanical Pronunciation | gol-THEER-ee-uh pro-KUM-benz |
|---|---|
| Lore | Gaultheria is the source of wintergreen oil, used in toothpaste and other products. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate to slow growth, 4 to 6 in. tall, 1 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Design Ideas | A northern garden problem solver for semi-shaded areas. Perfect spreader for ground beneath conifers and hardwood tree groves. Makes good greenery on shaded exposures of foundation planting. Does well in and around naturalistic water features where soils are sandy and well-drained. Thrives on banks and slopes protected by forest canopy. Great for naturalizing in wild gardens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Tolerates Wet Soils, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun. Best suited to cool summer regions. Shelter from harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly to maintain moist soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Spreads by rhizomes.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 8
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