Very Berry Creeping Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens 'Very Berry'
SKU
03778
A showy eastern American native shrub with a dense mat of glossy dark green leaves that emit a strong wintergreen aroma when crushed. Blooms in clusters of small, bell-shaped, white, summer flowers that give way to bright red, aromatic berries. The foliage brightens to purple in fall. An ideal problem solver for acidic soils. Evergreen.
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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
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | gol-THEER-ee-uh pro-KUM-benz |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate to slow growth, 6 to 12 in. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mat |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Snowberry (Symphoricarpos); Strawberry Tree (Arbutus); Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia) |
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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